30 Sept 2025
22m

Why are more people getting Lyme disease?

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The Inquiry

This episode of "The Inquiry" from the BBC World Service explores the increasing prevalence of Lyme disease. Host Charmaine Cozier and four expert witnesses discuss the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease, as well as the impact of climate change and human behavior on its spread. They address the challenges in testing and the potential for new, more effective diagnostic tools and vaccines. The podcast highlights the complexities of Lyme disease and the factors contributing to its rise in reported cases globally.

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