Maine woman dies from deer tick virus This case report describes an elderly woman from Maine, who was diagnosed post-mortem with a rare deer tick virus, known as the Powassan virus. The 72-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with myalgias, chills, and an erythema migrans rash on her left scapula. She reportedly had 2 […]
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Can Ticks Be Tested for Lyme Disease? Ticks can be tested after removal Results may be misleading Engorged ticks often test negative Clinical decisions matter most Ticks can be tested for Lyme disease and other tick-borne pathogens. However, testing results—especially in engorged ticks—may not reliably reflect infection risk. Laboratories may analyze a removed tick for
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Can Lyme Disease Cause Stomach Pain? Symptoms and Causes Explained Stomach pain can be a symptom of Lyme disease. In some cases, severe abdominal pain is not caused by a gastrointestinal disorder at all but by neurologic Lyme disease affecting the nerves that supply the abdominal wall. Lyme disease stomach pain may result from nerve
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What repels ticks naturally? As the number of tick-borne diseases grows and the geographical spread of ticks continues, there is an increasing interest in what repels ticks naturally and which products are effective and safe to use. Little is known about exactly how ticks detect odors and what smells repel them. “Improving our understanding of
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Lyme disease symptoms in toddler attributed to child abuse Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast. I am your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, I will be discussing a case involving a toddler with Lyme disease whose symptoms were mistakenly attributed to child abuse. By Dr. Daniel Cameron The case was first described
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Lyme disease protein tricks immune system, ignites arthritis Lyme disease patients often struggle with ongoing symptoms including arthritis. Findings from this latest study are a “testament to how unique this bacterium is — and how we need to keep working to understand more about what is going on behind the scenes in order to develop
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Babesia microti Infection Risk in MS Patients on Ocrevus Tick-borne infection overlooked Immunosuppression increases risk Symptoms mimic other conditions Diagnosis requires suspicion Babesia microti infection risk may be higher in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. A case highlights how coinfections can complicate diagnosis—especially in patients with neurologic disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In this Inside Lyme Podcast, I discuss
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Patient with facial palsy from Lyme disease fails treatment In this case report, Hareem and colleagues describe a 71-year-old man with facial palsy from Lyme disease who failed treatment. The authors offer an inside look at what led up to the failed treatment.¹ Steroids associated with treatment failure? The man was initially treated in August
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Lyme Disease and Long COVID: Overlapping Symptoms and Recovery Challenges Symptoms can look similar Recovery may be prolonged Diagnosis is often challenging Expert insight helps guide care Lyme disease and Long COVID share overlapping symptoms that can complicate diagnosis and recovery. In this expert panel, clinicians and patients discuss how these conditions compare and what
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What Does a Lyme Disease Rash Really Look Like? Not always a bull’s-eye rash Often mistaken or missed Appearance varies widely by patient What does a Lyme disease rash look like? It’s one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions I hear in clinical practice. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The erythema migrans (EM) rash is considered a hallmark sign
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