HHS Presents – The Role of Mold Toxicity in Patients With Lyme Disease with Neil Nathan, MD

Audience

The general public; patients, caregivers, family members, and advocates; clinicians and healthcare providers; researchers; funding organizations

Meeting Goal

The purpose of this meeting is to engage the public-patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, in particular-in an educational and informative session on the challenges of tick-borne disease diagnosis, particularly in people of color, outdoor workers, members of the military, children, older adults, and during pregnancy. Presentations by clinicians and researchers will provide insights into these complex and multi-faceted topics. The session will also feature updates on promising new diagnostic technologies.

Meeting Objectives

• Validate the detrimental effects of missed or delayed diagnoses on the lives of patients and their loved ones.
• Provide updates on new developments in diagnostic technologies.
• Educate the audience about the nuances and obstacles of diagnosing tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses (e.g., Alpha-gal Syndrome) in special populations.
• Furnish information to help healthcare providers recognize, diagnose, and promptly treat tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses, particularly in special populations.