Stuff You Should Know

Selects: The Skinny on Lyme Disease

April 4, 2026·48 min·3-min readconversationalculture
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This episode of Stuff You Should Know explores the history, science, and controversy surrounding Lyme disease, from its discovery in Lyme, Connecticut, to its current status as the most common vector-borne illness in the U.S., with growing concerns about chronic cases, misdiagnosis, and

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Willy BurgdorferPolly MurrayJudith MenschChris Smith

Books

Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weaponsby Kris Newby

Research & Papers

Ticks Risingby Mary Beth Pfeiffer

Topics

Climate ChangeEpidemiologyTrue Crime

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