Dr. Daniel Cameron

JAMA Review Overlooks Chronic Manifestations of Lyme Disease A JAMA review concluded that short courses of antibiotics—such as 10 days of doxycycline for erythema migrans and 14 days for early neurologic Lyme disease—are effective. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} However, the review excluded a substantial body of literature describing persistent symptoms and chronic manifestations of Lyme disease. What Was […]

Deer Keds and Lyme Disease: No Evidence of Transmission Do deer keds transmit Lyme disease? Despite growing interest and concern, current evidence does not support transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi or Anaplasma phagocytophilum to humans. This retraction clarifies earlier interpretations and highlights an important distinction between deer keds and deer flies. Deer Keds vs. Deer Flies:

Don’t Dismiss the Poor Quality of Life in Lyme Disease Lyme disease quality of life is often underestimated in research. A recent Clinical Infectious Diseases study concluded that both mental and physical health scores improved to average over time, regardless of disease stage or severity at diagnosis. [1] However, the authors excluded participants with pre-existing

Tick-Borne Coinfections Are the Norm, Not the Exception Tick-borne coinfections are common in Lyme disease and may influence both symptoms and treatment. Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 in children and adolescents in Connecticut who presented with recurrent joint swelling and pain, initially diagnosed as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. “The typical patient has had 3

Can Lyme Disease Cause Sudden Death? Warning Signs of Lyme Carditis Chest symptoms after a tick bite Fainting or palpitations A rare risk that can be missed Can Lyme disease cause sudden death? Rarely, yes. Lyme disease can affect the heart’s electrical system, leading to a condition called Lyme carditis. When recognized early, most serious

Lyme Disease Treatment Failure: Why 1 in 3 Patients Remain Ill Some patients remain ill after standard Lyme treatment—raising questions about why recovery is incomplete. Lyme disease treatment failure is more common than often recognized. Key Question: Why do some patients remain sick after standard Lyme disease treatment? While guidelines suggest most patients recover fully,

Probiotics May Help Prevent C. difficile in Lyme Disease Treatment Probiotics may reduce the risk of C. difficile infection in Lyme disease patients receiving antibiotics. With at least 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the United States, many patients require antibiotic therapy, which can increase the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).

Lyme Myocarditis in Adolescents: Atypical Symptoms Can Be Misleading Lyme myocarditis in adolescents often presents with gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms rather than classic cardiac complaints. A 15-year-old girl with severe epigastric pain was initially evaluated for gallbladder disease before Lyme myocarditis was identified. Her troponin was 50 times the threshold for heart attack, yet chest

Can Doxycycline Cause Pancreatitis? What the Evidence Shows Study examines doxycycline as a possible cause of acute pancreatitis. Quick Answer: Doxycycline has been reported as a possible cause of pancreatitis, but this is rare and should only be considered after more common causes are ruled out. Clinical Insight: When pancreatitis develops during doxycycline treatment, it

Lyme Disease Testing Limitations: Emerging Infections Without Reliable Tests Lyme disease testing limitations are becoming increasingly apparent as new Borrelia species are discovered. While diagnostic tools remain limited for standard Lyme disease, there are currently no widely available commercial tests for many emerging tick-borne infections. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The Discovery of New Borrelia Species Researchers at Mayo