Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes Lyme disease and pregnancy outcomes remain an important concern for women diagnosed with infection during pregnancy. A study by researchers in Slovenia examined whether early Lyme disease affects pregnancy outcomes in women treated for erythema migrans. In their article, “Course and Outcome of Erythema Migrans in Pregnant Women,” Maraspin and […]

Ticks Thrive at High Altitudes in the Alps Researchers studying ticks in the Alps found that ticks can survive and reproduce at elevations previously thought unsuitable for their survival. Because Ixodes ticks transmit Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, the discovery of ticks thriving at higher altitudes raises questions about how climate and habitat changes

Are Doctors Reluctant to Diagnose Lyme Disease? Are doctors reluctant to diagnose Lyme disease? Investigators asked clinicians to review a series of Lyme disease case presentations to determine whether physicians might hesitate to include Lyme disease in their differential diagnosis. The study found that Lyme disease appeared on the differential diagnosis list in only 5

Lyme Disease Mistaken for Shingles: A Case Report Quick Answer: Lyme disease can be mistaken for shingles when patients present with rash and nerve pain. If symptoms do not improve with antiviral treatment, Lyme disease should be considered—especially in endemic areas. Lyme disease can sometimes be mistaken for shingles when patients present with rash and

Neurologic Lyme Disease: Bannwarth Syndrome Cases Neurologic Lyme disease can affect the brain, peripheral nerves, and spinal nerve roots. One manifestation is Bannwarth syndrome, a neurologic condition characterized by painful radiculopathy, neuropathy, facial nerve palsy, motor weakness, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytic pleocytosis. Neurologic Lyme disease, also known as Lyme neuroborreliosis, can present with a

Can Lyme Disease Cause Dementia? Can Lyme disease cause dementia? In some patients, neurologic Lyme disease, also known as Lyme neuroborreliosis, can produce dementia-like symptoms including memory loss, cognitive decline, gait disturbance, and behavioral changes. Several case reports describe patients initially diagnosed with dementia whose symptoms were ultimately attributed to Lyme disease. In a retrospective

Treatment for Lyme Arthritis: When Symptoms Persist After Knee Replacement Treatment for Lyme arthritis typically involves antibiotic therapy and may prevent unnecessary orthopedic surgery. Doctors described a 67-year-old avid outdoorsman who developed Lyme arthritis after knee replacement surgery and was successfully treated with antibiotics. Key Question: Can Lyme arthritis be missed—even after knee replacement surgery?

Can Lyme Disease Cause Jaundice? Can Lyme disease cause jaundice? Although uncommon, Lyme disease has been reported to cause hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice in rare cases. Several case reports describe patients who developed severe jaundice before Lyme disease was recognized as the underlying cause. Lyme disease can affect multiple organ systems. In addition to common symptoms

Atypical Symptoms of Lyme Disease: Numbness, Paresthesia, and Abdominal Wall Weakness Lyme disease does not always present with classic symptoms such as joint pain, fever, or fatigue. In some patients, atypical symptoms of Lyme disease—including numbness, paresthesia, and abdominal wall weakness—may be the first signs of neurologic infection. Reda and colleagues describe a case highlighting

Subacute Transverse Myelitis Caused by Borrelia Infection Subacute transverse myelitis is a rare but serious neurologic complication that can occur with Lyme disease. The condition results from inflammation of the spinal cord and can be triggered by infections, including Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease. This rare complication falls within the broader spectrum