October 29, 2024

Vision Loss From Lyme Disease in a Teenager Intracranial hypertension and optic nerve inflammation can threaten vision Progressive visual symptoms require urgent evaluation Prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve outcomes Vision loss from Lyme disease is uncommon but can occur with neurologic involvement. Published cases involving two teenagers illustrate different pathways: increased intracranial pressure causing […]

Why Is Lyme Disease Controversial? How Stigma Delays Diagnosis and Treatment Lyme disease controversy affects patient care Stigma may delay diagnosis and treatment Patients often feel dismissed Why is Lyme disease controversial? Disagreements over diagnostic testing, persistent symptoms, terminology, and treatment duration have divided clinicians and confused patients. These disputes may also contribute to stigma,