Dr. Daniel Cameron

Mono and Lyme Disease Can Occur Together Patients can have both mono and Lyme disease at the same time, and misdiagnosis can delay appropriate treatment. These conditions are often viewed as separate illnesses, with reports suggesting that each can mimic the other. However, a study by Koester and colleagues describes cases where Lyme disease and […]

Infected Ticks in Urban Areas in the United Kingdom Infected ticks in urban areas are an emerging concern, as studies show significant Lyme disease risk even in city environments. A recent study by Medlock and colleagues highlights the growing public health threat of Lyme disease in the United Kingdom. “There has been an increase in

Babesia Combination Therapy: First-Line Treatment Options Babesia combination therapy is essential because standard Lyme antibiotics like doxycycline do not treat Babesia infections. Babesia is a parasite, not a bacterium, and requires a different treatment approach—typically involving combination therapy. In an article published in The Nurse Practitioner, Paparone reviews clinical presentations of babesiosis and outlines treatment

Can We Avoid Using a Pacemaker for Lyme Carditis With High-Degree AV Block? Avoiding permanent pacemaker implantation in Lyme carditis can spare young patients years of device-related complications. When Lyme carditis is recognized early, temporary pacing and antibiotics may allow complete recovery without a permanent device. By Dr. Daniel Cameron Why Avoiding Pacemakers Matters Identifying

Heartland Virus Cases: What We Know from 10 Patients Heartland virus cases are increasing, yet this potentially deadly tick-borne illness remains poorly understood. Symptoms overlap with other tick-borne illnesses, including fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Patients typically become ill about two weeks after a tick bite. There is

Lyme Disease Risk for International Travelers to the United States Lyme disease remains a significant risk for international travelers visiting the United States, particularly in endemic regions. “Despite being a top international tourist destination, few sources describe the spectrum of infectious diseases acquired among travellers to the USA,” writes Stoney in the Journal of Travel

Babesia Risk Expands: Citizen Scientists Identify Emerging Threat Babesia risk is expanding across the United States, with new data showing infected ticks in areas not previously considered endemic. A study by Nieto and colleagues used a citizen science approach to better understand human exposure to tick-borne infections, including Babesia microti. Unlike traditional surveillance, this study

Borrelia miyamotoi Diagnosis: Challenges for Clinicians Borrelia miyamotoi diagnosis remains challenging, as symptoms often overlap with Lyme disease and standard testing may miss the infection. Borrelia miyamotoi is a relapsing fever spirochete transmitted by the same ticks that carry Lyme disease. Despite this shared vector, the infection is frequently overlooked in clinical practice. Why Borrelia

Double Vision from Lyme Disease: A 69-Year-Old Man Case Study Double vision from Lyme disease can signal neuroborreliosis involving cranial nerves—a rare but reversible condition when recognized early. When Double Vision Signals Neuroborreliosis Prefer to listen? Listen to this case on our podcast A 69-year-old man presented to an emergency room in New York City

Larval Deer Ticks Can Transmit Borrelia miyamotoi Borrelia miyamotoi transovarial transmission means larval deer ticks can be infected at birth—making them a previously underrecognized risk. Unlike Lyme disease, where larval ticks are typically not infected, Borrelia miyamotoi can be passed from adult ticks to their offspring through transovarial transmission. This means larvae may already carry