Dr. Daniel Cameron

Babesia Blood Safety: What the FDA Workshop Revealed Babesia blood safety is a growing concern in the United States. In their article, the authors summarized discussions from a public workshop organized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The workshop, entitled “Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases and Blood Safety,” included experts on tick-borne diseases, representatives from blood […]

Can Service Dogs Help Lyme Disease Patients? Watch a 13-second video of a Lyme patient with a service dog Many patients with Lyme disease experience fatigue, dizziness, pain, or neurologic symptoms that can make everyday activities difficult. For some individuals living with chronic illness, trained service dogs may provide practical assistance and emotional support. Service

Using Dogs to Map Lyme Disease Risk Dogs may help researchers map the geographic spread of Lyme disease. Because dogs are frequently exposed to ticks and are routinely tested by veterinarians, canine infection data can provide valuable insight into where Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, is circulating. There is often a delay

What Nesting Songbirds Reveal About Lyme Disease in Canada Migratory birds are increasingly recognized as an important factor in the spread of Lyme disease–carrying ticks across North America. Researchers estimate that migratory birds disperse between 50 million and 175 million Ixodes scapularis ticks across Canada each spring. The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), commonly called the

Nonflaccid Facial Palsy After Bell’s Palsy (15–30% Risk) Nonflaccid Facial Palsy After Bell’s Palsy Nonflaccid facial palsy (NFFP) is a complication that can develop after Bell’s palsy and other facial nerve injuries. Studies suggest that approximately 15–30% of patients with Bell’s palsy develop nonflaccid facial palsy. Facial nerve palsy is also one of the most

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Lyme Carditis Symptoms May Go Undiagnosed in Mexico Lyme carditis symptoms can be difficult to recognize, particularly in regions where Lyme disease is not widely acknowledged. Lyme carditis occurs when Borrelia burgdorferi infects the heart and disrupts the electrical conduction system. A case report from Mexico highlights how delayed recognition of Lyme carditis may lead

Can a Single Dose of Doxycycline Prevent Lyme Disease? A single 200 mg dose of doxycycline is sometimes recommended after a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease. In a report entitled “Doxycycline for Prevention of Spirochetal Infections—Status Report,” Wormser describes how a single oral dose of doxycycline was used to reduce the development of erythema

How Do Ticks Move When Seeking a Meal? How do ticks move when seeking a meal? Ticks are often thought to simply wait for a host to brush past them, but research shows adult blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) may actively move toward nearby hosts once they detect them. Understanding how ticks move helps explain how