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September 11, 2024

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Powassan Encephalitis: Young Boy Develops It After Camping Trip

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Powassan Encephalitis: Young Boy Develops It After Camping Trip Powassan encephalitis can be transmitted within 15 minutes of tick attachment and carries a 10-15% fatality rate with up to 50% of survivors experiencing long-term neurologic damage. A 9-year-old boy developed life-threatening Powassan encephalitis one week after returning from a camping trip in northern Ontario, presenting […]

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Abdominal Pain, Ileus and Constipation Due to Lyme Disease

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Abdominal Pain, Ileus and Constipation Due to Lyme Disease Quick Answer: Abdominal pain, ileus, and constipation in Lyme disease are often caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction affecting gut motility—even when imaging and gastrointestinal tests are normal. Clinical Insight: When abdominal pain and constipation occur alongside neurologic symptoms, Lyme neuroborreliosis may be disrupting both nerve

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