Study links bipolar disorder in children to tick-borne infections
92% of children with bipolar disorder showed signs of tick-borne infections in a new study.
Why it matters
- Suggests a potential link between bipolar disorder in children and tick-borne infections.
By the numbers
- Study included 37 youth with pediatric bipolar disorder.
- 92% showed signs of tick-borne infections.
The big picture
- Could imply tick-borne infections play a role in bipolar disorder in children.
- More research needed to confirm link and understand mechanisms.
What they're saying
- Study is small and lacks a control group; results should be interpreted with caution.
- Conducted in a Lyme-endemic area, which might skew results.
Caveats
- Small sample size (37 participants).
- No control group.
- Geographic bias (Lyme-endemic area).
What’s next
- More research needed with larger sample sizes and control groups.