Dr. Daniel Cameron

Malaria and Lyme Disease Co-Infection: Case Report Findings Co-infections can complicate diagnosis and treatment in infectious diseases. A case report describes a patient with both malaria and Lyme disease, highlighting the importance of considering multiple infections when symptoms evolve or do not respond as expected. “As far as we are aware, we are writing the […]

Are Tick Bites in Children and Older Adults More Likely to Be Missed? Tick bite in a child or older adult? Symptoms not clearly recognized? Early signs may be missed. What if a tick bite is missed? Children and older adults may be more likely to seek care—but also more likely to have early Lyme

Can Lyme Disease Mimic Parkinson’s? When Symptoms May Be Reversible Can Lyme disease mimic Parkinson’s disease? In rare cases, patients may develop tremor, stiffness, slowed movement, or changes in speech—symptoms that resemble Parkinson’s disease. But in some instances, these symptoms are not degenerative. They may be caused by infection-related inflammation affecting the brain. This distinction

Tracking Ticks with Digital Images: Surveillance Study Findings Digital tools may improve how ticks are identified and tracked. A study from Canada suggests that image-based tick identification can support surveillance when images are of sufficient quality. This raises an important question: can digital images reliably identify ticks and assess risk? In many cases, image-based methods

Reversible Heart Block in Lyme Disease: Canadian Case Report Lyme disease can affect the heart and, in some cases, cause serious conduction abnormalities. A case from Canada highlights reversible complete heart block as a manifestation of early disseminated Lyme disease. This raises an important question: can Lyme disease cause severe heart block in otherwise healthy

Western Blot vs Modified Two-Tier Testing in Lyme Disease Quick Answer: Modified Two-Tier Testing (MTTT) replaces Western blot with two enzyme immunoassays, but both approaches have limitations—especially in early Lyme disease. Clinical Insight: Lyme disease testing methods have evolved, but no current approach reliably detects all cases. Clinical judgment remains essential. Is Modified Two-Tier Testing

Antibiotic Combinations Show Activity Against Lyme Disease in Culture Laboratory studies continue to explore how different antibiotics affect Borrelia burgdorferi. In vitro research suggests that certain combinations may be more effective than single drugs, particularly against stationary phase organisms. This raises an important question: can combination antibiotic therapy improve treatment outcomes in Lyme disease? Findings

Temporary Pacemaker in Lyme Carditis: Reversible Heart Block Case HEART BLOCK FROM LYME DISEASE? IT CAN PROGRESS RAPIDLY BUT MAY BE REVERSIBLE Temporary pacemaker use in Lyme carditis shows that even severe heart block can be reversible. Quick Answer: High-degree AV block and even complete heart block in Lyme carditis may resolve with antibiotics, allowing

Hedgehogs and Tick-Borne Diseases: Urban Reservoir Study Findings Urban wildlife may play a larger role in tick-borne diseases than previously recognized. A study of European hedgehogs found high rates of infection in ticks, including multiple pathogens within the same tick. This raises an important question: can urban animals contribute to the spread of Lyme disease

Could slowing down the swimming speed of the Lyme disease spirochete help treatment? The Lyme disease bacterium moves through the body using a unique corkscrew-like motion. Laboratory research suggests that altering this motility may influence how the organism survives and causes infection. This raises an important question: could slowing the movement of Borrelia burgdorferi make