Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Reinfection: Why You Can Get Lyme Disease More Than Once Lyme reinfection is well documented, and research suggests patients may develop strain-specific immunity rather than full protection against future infections. Many patients assume prior Lyme disease protects them—but this is often not the case. “It is common knowledge among veterinarians who practice in Lyme […]

How Lyme Disease Vaccines Work in Dogs Some Lyme disease vaccines work inside the tick—before the bacteria ever enter the dog. Lyme disease vaccines in dogs are designed to block transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi before infection can take hold. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease affecting both humans and dogs. According to the

Do Cats Carry Ticks? Lyme Disease Risk for Pet Owners Cats can carry ticks infected with Lyme disease and other pathogens into the home—often without obvious signs. Cats and tick-borne diseases are an underrecognized concern. In a study by Shannon and colleagues, 160 ticks and blood samples were collected from 70 healthy cats brought to

Borrelia Miyamotoi Treatment: Which Antibiotics Work Best? Borrelia miyamotoi treatment differs from Lyme disease—and using the wrong antibiotic may lead to treatment failure. What is the best Borrelia miyamotoi treatment? In the United States, as many as 15.4% of blacklegged ticks are infected with B. miyamotoi, compared with up to 4% in Europe and Japan,

Why Some Lyme Borreliosis Patients Are Not Receiving Treatment Some patients with Lyme borreliosis are told they do not have treatable disease—despite ongoing symptoms. A study by Roaldsnes and colleagues evaluated 110 patients with muscular and joint pain, fatigue, memory, and concentration impairments who were assessed for possible Lyme neuroborreliosis. These patients had non-specific neurological

When Lyme Disease Ends a Military Career/h1> Lyme disease can lead to persistent symptoms that affect not only health—but the ability to work, serve, and function. In the case report “Latent Lyme Disease Resulting in Chronic Arthritis and Early Career Termination in a United States Army Officer,” Weiss et al. describe a 24-year-old Second Lieutenant

When Lyme Disease Mimics Sjögren’s Syndrome Lyme disease can present like an autoimmune disorder—leading to delayed diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. A 43-year-old woman initially presented to an oncology clinic with lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms, including low-grade fever, generalized swelling of lymph nodes, migrating joint pain, dry mouth and eyes, weight loss, and fatigue for six

Study Finds Tiny Larval Ticks Can Transmit Borrelia miyamotoi Larval ticks may pose a greater infection risk than previously recognized—especially for Borrelia miyamotoi. Unlike Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease, female ticks infected with Borrelia miyamotoi can pass the bacteria to their offspring. “Therefore, in addition to nymphs and adults, larvae can vector

Do Steroid Injections Help Children With Lyme Arthritis of the Knee? Steroid injections may help some children with persistent Lyme arthritis—but timing and clinical context matter. Premature use of steroids “has been reported as a potential risk factor for the development of antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis (ARLA) in children and adults,” writes Horton et al. [1]

Scientific Community Discounts Lyme Disease Patients When patient experience is dismissed, gaps in care widen—especially in complex illnesses like Lyme disease. The authors of a review dismiss concerns about chronic manifestations of Lyme disease, stating, “The infection annual incidence is modest (< 30,000 cases) and is not supposed to be fatal.” [2] Such conclusions risk