Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Endocarditis: A Rare but Serious Cardiac Manifestation Lyme disease can affect the heart in ways beyond conduction abnormalities, including rare cases of endocarditis involving heart valves. This case highlights how Lyme infection can mimic more common cardiac conditions—and why it should be considered in the differential diagnosis. A Severe Valve Presentation A 68-year-old man […]

Lyme Disease Is Widespread in the New York City Metro Area Lyme disease is not confined to rural areas—Borrelia burgdorferi is widespread throughout the New York City metropolitan region. This has important implications for both clinicians and patients who may underestimate risk based on location alone. Evidence of Widespread Infection According to Herrin and colleagues,

Lyme Disease Risk Expanding in Kentucky: Deer Tick Study Ticks now found across the state Over half of counties affected Infected ticks confirmed Human cases are increasing Lyme disease risk in Kentucky is increasing, as studies show expanding tick populations and evidence of infection across the state. Researchers collected deer ticks from 794 hunter-harvested white-tailed

Blacklegged Tick “Hot Spots” Emerging in Northern Canada Blacklegged ticks are appearing in unexpected regions of Canada, creating new “hot spots” of Lyme disease risk—even in areas previously considered unsuitable. This shift highlights the evolving geographic footprint of tick-borne disease. Unexpected Tick Hot Spots Identified Ticks were collected through a surveillance program involving veterinary clinics

Lyme Disease in the Elderly: Higher Prevalence, Different Symptom Patterns Lyme disease occurs in older adults Rates may be higher than expected Symptoms can differ from younger patients Diagnosis still requires careful evaluation Lyme disease in the elderly may be more common than expected—and may present differently than in younger patients. This study highlights how

Asymptomatic Babesia: Hidden Infections in Healthy Individuals Asymptomatic Babesia infections may be far more common than realized. The number of individuals in the US who are unaware they are infected with Babesia could be significant. At least 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year in the US. Up to 40% of those with

Tinnitus and Hearing Loss in Lyme Disease Tinnitus and hearing loss in Lyme disease may be more common than many patients—and clinicians—realize. In one study, ear symptoms were reported in the majority of patients with tick-borne illnesses, raising important questions about how often these symptoms are overlooked. A study of 216 patients with tick-borne diseases

Infected Ticks in Your Yard: Lyme Disease Risk Close to Home Infected ticks in your yard may be more common than expected. A Canadian study found that hundreds of ticks, including those carrying Lyme disease, were collected from a single residential backyard over several years. Four citizen scientists in Saint John, New Brunswick, recovered several

Sleep Problems in Lyme Disease and PTLDS A key pattern is sleep disruption. Sleep problems are common in early Lyme disease and may persist in some patients after treatment. In a study by Weinstein et al., researchers evaluated sleep quality in Lyme disease patients who were “ideally treated” with a 3-week course of doxycycline for