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How to treat Babesia – a review of 38 cases at the Mayo clinic.
The number of Babesia cases in the United States continues to grow at an alarming rate. This is concerning for several reasons: symptoms can be non-specific; patients may be infected but asymptomatic; Babesia can be transmitted unknowingly through blood transfusions, and it can be fatal. Recently, physicians at Mayo Clinic reviewed the clinical presentations and treatment approaches for 38 Babesia patients living in the Upper Midwest.¹
Chronic post-concussion syndrome symptoms due to Lyme disease
Traumatic brain injury and Lyme disease are known to cause chronic illness with serious neurologic and cognitive impairments for some individuals. The clinical presentation is similar for both conditions. And while the majority of patients may recover from a concussion, others who continue to have persistent symptoms may be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome (PCS).
Impact of environmental changes on tick-borne diseases in Canada
A new study examines the risk of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Canada in response to global warming and other environmental changes. Researchers already recognize that tick populations are spreading into new regions. Now, with temperatures rising the season for tick activity is lengthening, putting people at a greater risk.
Military dependent child contracts Lyme disease abroad?
In their article “Lyme Arthritis in a Military Dependent Child transferred from Japan,” Soloria and colleagues discuss the case of a 17-year-old male who relocated with his family from a U.S. military base in Japan to Virginia. [1]
Reasons for patients not disclosing Lyme disease to their doctor?
After reading an article entitled “Assessment of Patient Nondisclosures to Clinicians of Experiencing Imminent Threats,” by Levy and colleagues, I began to wonder why some patients might not disclose they have Lyme disease to their primary care physician.
Clinical judgment leads to successful Lyme disease treatment in young child
A 6-year-old child presented to her pediatrician with a circular rash on the left side of her face. The pediatrician initially assumed the rash was allergic dermatitis and prescribed topical steroids. But the rash did not improve, explains Banadyha and colleagues in their case report.
Persistent Lyme infection or inflammatory immune response?
A new study by Jutras and colleagues describes a persistent antigen called peptidoglycan (PG) as a contributing factor in Lyme arthritis. “We show that B. burgdorferi has a chemically atypical PG (PGBb) that is not recycled during cell-wall turnover,” the authors write.
Stopping the malaria epidemic: lessons for Lyme disease?
In their article “Malaria and Lyme disease - the largest vector-borne US epidemics in the last 100 years: success and failure of public health,” Rochlin et al. [1] compare various intervention strategies used to eradicate malaria with current initiatives to control the increasing incidence of tick-borne diseases.
Ticks: transmitting multiple infectious agents
"Ticks are fascinating organisms, which can transmit an extremely high number of infectious agents to humans, livestock, pets, and wildlife," writes Benelli from the University of Pisa in Italy.
Dismissing chronic Lyme disease for somatic symptom disorder diagnosis
The authors of this case series suggest that children with chronic Lyme disease symptoms be re-evaluated and diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD). Their article “Somatic symptom disorder should be suspected in children with alleged chronic Lyme disease” appears in the European Journal of Pediatrics. [1]
