NEWS: More Lyme cases among those who have never left Australia

20 Apr

Australian TV continues its coverage of Lyme on that continent. (As government officials continue to insist the disease hasn’t reached their shores.) Continue reading →

NEWS: Australian government says “no Lyme here,” though citizens who never left country still have it

04 Apr

Australian TV continues its sharp look at Lyme disease, and interviews Lyme sufferers who have never left that continent. Continue reading →

NEWS: Aussie TV looks at Lyme in the US

25 Mar

While the Australian government refuses to acknowledge the presence of Lyme in that country, Australian TV continues its examination of the issue. Continue reading →

NEWS: Babesiosis death raises concern about “new” tick disease in Australia

19 Mar

Aussie health officials say Lyme disease doesn’t exist in their country. Now babesia–a common coinfection of Lyme–has been officially implicated in a man’s death. TV reporter Clare Brady continues her excellent coverage of the controversy surrounding tick-borne diseases in Australia. Continue reading →

NEWS: Man dies from first recorded case of babesiosis in Australia

18 Mar

Australian man’s death from multi-organ failure is attributed to tick-borne parasite. Continue reading →

NEWS: Australian worker wins Lyme compensation case

21 Feb

From the Australian TV news show “Today Tonight”: Despite the official line that Lyme disease doesn’t exist in Australia, one sufferer has fought for recognition and compensation, and won. Continue reading →

NEWS: 6-year-old girl denied Lyme treatment by Australian government

19 Feb

A very sick youngster has tested positive for Lyme via US lab tests. Australian government says “no Lyme” in their country, refuses to pay for her treatment. Continue reading →

NEWS: “Mystery disease cover-up?” Australian TV looks at Lyme

13 Feb

Australian health authorities say Lyme disease doesn’t exist in their country, so doctors don’t diagnose or treat it. Continue reading →