Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Disease Risk in Dogs in Canada Lyme disease dogs Canada risk varies by region, with higher seroprevalence reported in areas closer to the United States. The highest seroprevalence of B. burgdorferi in dogs was observed in Nova Scotia (15.7%) and Eastern Ontario (5.1%), with surrounding areas showing moderate to low rates, according to Herrin […]

Lyme Disease Dormancy: Can Bacteria Survive Antibiotics? CAN LYME DISEASE HIDE FROM TREATMENT? SOME BACTERIA MAY SLOW DOWN OR GO DORMANT AND REACTIVATE LATER Lyme disease dormancy research suggests that some forms of Borrelia burgdorferi may survive treatment by entering low-activity states. Quick Answer: Borrelia may enter dormant states—including persister and VBNC forms—that allow survival

Can Lyme Disease Cause ADHD Symptoms in Children? Trouble focusing at school? New behavior or mood changes? It may not be typical ADHD. Can Lyme disease cause ADHD symptoms in children? Yes. Lyme disease can affect the brain and nervous system, leading to attention problems, memory issues, and behavioral changes that may mimic ADHD. A

Stroke as a Manifestation of Lyme Disease: A Missed Diagnosis in Younger Patients Stroke as a manifestation of Lyme disease is often overlooked—especially in younger patients without traditional vascular risk factors. In clinical practice, unexplained stroke in an otherwise healthy individual should raise concern for Lyme neuroborreliosis, where infection-driven inflammation can affect cerebral blood vessels.

Johns Hopkins Study Supports Early Identification of Lyme Disease Patients for Re-Treatment Early identification of Lyme disease patients for re-treatment remains a critical clinical challenge. Even after standard antibiotic therapy, a subset of patients continue to experience fatigue, pain, and cognitive symptoms—raising important questions about who may benefit from closer follow-up or additional treatment. In

Pain and Fatigue After Lyme Disease Treatment: What a 3-Week Study Found FINISHED TREATMENT? STILL FEELING UNWELL? WHY DO SYMPTOMS PERSIST AFTER LYME DISEASE? Pain and fatigue after Lyme disease treatment can persist in some patients despite completing standard antibiotic therapy. These symptoms may affect daily functioning and continue for months after treatment ends. In

When Lyme Disease Causes a Positive Test for Mononucleosis Quick Answer: Lyme disease can cause false positive mononucleosis tests, especially Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) VCA IgM results. This cross-reactivity can delay Lyme diagnosis when fatigue, fever, and rash are mistaken for mono. In an article published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, Pavletic from the National

CIDP or Lyme Disease? When Negative Tests Miss the Diagnosis Neurologic symptoms may mimic CIDP Initial Lyme tests can be negative Delayed diagnosis can occur Treatment may still lead to recovery CIDP vs Lyme disease can be difficult to distinguish—especially when early testing is negative. This case highlights how neurologic Lyme disease may be overlooked,

Lyme Disease Diagnoses Through Winter in England: Study Findings Lyme disease is often viewed as a summer illness, but diagnoses may occur year-round. A study from England found a notable number of Lyme disease cases during the winter months, challenging assumptions about seasonal risk. In the British Journal of General Practice, Cooper and colleagues analyzed

Diplopia and Heart Block in Early Disseminated Lyme Disease Lyme disease can affect both the nervous system and the heart in its early disseminated stage. Neurologic symptoms such as double vision and cardiac conduction abnormalities may occur together, even when initial symptoms appear limited. One month prior to evaluation, a 49-year-old man removed a tick