February 20, 2024

Can Lyme Disease Trigger Autoimmune Disease Like Lupus? Lyme disease may trigger autoimmune disease in some patients, including conditions such as lupus. In rare cases, infection with Borrelia burgdorferi may contribute to immune dysregulation and the development of new autoimmune symptoms. Can Lyme Disease Trigger Autoimmune Disease? In their article “Lyme Borreliosis as a Trigger […]

Young adults most at-risk for Lyme carditis Young adults and Lyme carditis represent a critical connection that clinicians often miss. Males aged 20-40 are at highest risk for developing complete heart block from Lyme disease, yet their cardiac symptoms are frequently dismissed as anxiety or stress. Understanding this demographic pattern can prevent diagnostic delays and