Lyme Science Blog
Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. His weekly Lyme Disease Science blog features articles covering the latest research, insights and case reviews.
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Persistent Lyme Disease Mechanisms
Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS): Definition and Clinical Framework Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) is a research-defined term used to
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When Doctors Say Nothing Is Wrong: Medical Dismissal and Lyme Disease in Children
A mother brings her daughter to three different doctors over six months. The child has debilitating fatigue, recurring headaches, and
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Medical Abandonment in Chronic Illness: An Ethical Analysis
I’ve had patients sit in my office and ask, “Why doesn’t anyone believe me?” The answer isn’t simple — but
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Growing Pains or Lyme Disease? How to Tell the Difference
A nine-year-old complains of knee pain at bedtime. A twelve-year-old wakes up crying with leg aches. A teenager limps after
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Is My Child’s ADHD Actually Lyme Disease?
A straight-A student starts forgetting homework. A focused child suddenly can’t sit still in class. An organized teenager becomes scattered,
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: Tick-Induced Meat Allergy
After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve learned that tick bites don’t just transmit infections—they can trigger life-altering allergic conditions.
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Other Tick-Borne Infections: Beyond Lyme Disease
After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve learned that the ticks carrying Borrelia burgdorferi transmit far more than just Lyme
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Powassan Virus and Lyme Disease: Symptoms & Prevention
After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve learned that while Powassan virus is rare compared to other coinfections like Babesia
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Babesia and Lyme Disease: Symptoms & Treatment
After 37 years treating Lyme disease, I’ve learned that Babesia—a malaria-like parasite transmitted by the same ticks that carry Lyme