Dr. Daniel Cameron

Top Lyme Disease Blog Topics from 2016: What Still Matters Today Some Lyme disease topics continue to surface year after year. Others highlight gaps in diagnosis, treatment, or awareness that remain relevant today. Looking back at these widely read posts offers insight into patterns clinicians and patients still encounter—from neurologic complications to co-infections and treatment […]

Lyme Disease in the South: Additional Evidence from North Carolina Ticks Lyme disease is often thought of as a Northeastern illness. But growing evidence suggests that Borrelia burgdorferi-infected ticks may also be established in parts of the Southeast. Findings from North Carolina raise an important point: infected ticks may persist in regions not always recognized

Eye Problems in Lyme Disease and Coinfections Ocular symptoms can occur in Lyme disease, but they may also be seen—less commonly—in other tick-borne infections. “Knowledge of systemic and ophthalmic manifestations combined with an understanding of the epidemiology of disease vectors is crucial for the diagnosis of tick-borne diseases,” explains Sathiamoorthi. While eye involvement is described

Babesia Undertesting in Lyme Disease: A Hidden Gap in Diagnosis Babesia undertesting remains a significant gap in tick-borne disease management. A large study examining nearly 3 million specimens found that only 3% included testing for Babesia—despite evidence that many Lyme disease patients may also be co-infected. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Babesia Undertesting: The Numbers Data from seven large

Lyme Meningitis Presenting as Parkinsonism: A Reversible Cause Parkinsonian symptoms are typically associated with neurodegenerative disease. However, in some cases, infection may present with similar features. A reported case highlights Lyme meningitis presenting with parkinsonism that improved following antibiotic treatment. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} By Dr. Daniel Cameron When Parkinson’s Symptoms Have Another Cause A 79-year-old man developed

Hair Loss in Lyme Disease: Why It Happens and Will It Grow Back? Can Lyme disease cause hair loss—and will it grow back? Some patients develop sudden hair loss during infection or recovery, often without a clear explanation. In many cases, the hair does return, but the pattern can be confusing and distressing. Hair loss

Lyme Literate Doctors and the Challenge of Individualized Care Debate over “Lyme-literate doctors” often centers on treatment decisions in complex cases. A 2016 JAMA article highlighted concerns about prolonged antibiotic therapy following a reported adverse drug reaction. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The Case: DRESS Syndrome After Treatment The case involved a 45-year-old woman treated for Lyme disease and

Can Brain Imaging Measure Pain and Sensory Sensitivity in Lyme Disease? Patients with Lyme disease may experience exaggerated responses to pain and even non-painful stimuli, sometimes persisting despite treatment. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Similar patterns have been described in fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms. Measuring the Brain’s Response Researchers have used functional

Lyme-Like Illness in Brazil: Similar Challenges in Diagnosis and Recognition Lyme-like illness in Brazil—often referred to as Baggio-Yoshinari Syndrome (BYS)—has been described with features similar to Lyme disease, including multisystem involvement and diagnostic challenges. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Researchers note that, despite increasing reports of suspected cases, the condition remains under-recognized in parts of Brazil. Clinical Features Overlap

Hemifacial Spasm and Lyme Disease: When Treatment Response Raises Suspicion Clinical response to treatment can sometimes provide clues to an underlying diagnosis. A reported case of hemifacial spasm (HFS) highlights how improvement following antibiotic therapy prompted further evaluation for Lyme disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Initial Presentation A 44-year-old woman with no prior neurologic history developed persistent facial