Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Disease in Children Rising in Pennsylvania: An Inside Look Lyme disease in children is rising rapidly in Pennsylvania, with cases increasing exponentially and spreading beyond rural areas into suburban and urban communities. According to the CDC, nearly 38% of all reported Lyme disease cases in 2016 occurred in Pennsylvania. In addition, infected ticks are […]

Impact of Lyme Disease on Work and Caregiving Lyme disease can significantly disrupt a patient’s ability to work and care for others—sometimes even before diagnosis and, in some cases, long after treatment. A qualitative study by Hirsch and colleagues highlights how Lyme disease affects daily functioning, productivity, and caregiving roles. Loss of Function Before and

Steroids May Be Harmful in Bell’s Palsy Caused by Lyme Disease Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed for Bell’s palsy—but when the cause is Lyme disease, they may increase the risk of long-term facial nerve complications. By Dr. Daniel Cameron Steroids and Lyme-Related Facial Palsy A case series by Wormser and colleagues followed 11 patients with Lyme

Turning a Blind Eye on Lyme Disease Lyme disease is often dismissed when it presents without classic signs—leading some patients to be overlooked despite significant, persistent symptoms. “Our ignorance is often unbearable and may lead us to turn a blind eye on non-lesional diseases,” writes Raoult. He argues that throughout medical history, some conditions were

Will Eliminating Deer Help Stop the Spread of Infected Ticks? Reducing deer populations alone is unlikely to stop the spread of Lyme disease—and in some cases, may even increase infection rates in ticks. Efforts to control Lyme disease have long focused on reducing deer, a primary host for adult Ixodes scapularis ticks. However, research findings

Unexplained Stroke: Look for Lyme Disease Lyme disease should be considered in patients with unexplained stroke—especially when standard risk factors are absent. Moreno Legast and colleagues describe the case of an 83-year-old man in whom Lyme neuroborreliosis was strongly suspected as the cause of stroke. Stroke Without a Clear Cause The patient presented with right-sided

Preventing Unnecessary Surgery for Children With Lyme Arthritis Lyme arthritis in children is frequently mistaken for septic arthritis—leading to unnecessary surgery that could be avoided with early recognition and testing. This diagnostic challenge is especially important in emergency settings, where children present with an acutely swollen, painful joint and rapid decisions must be made. Lyme

Babesia urban cases are on the rise — and this South Bronx case shows why clinicians must consider tick-borne diseases even in patients living in cities. A single day trip to a state park was enough to cause a serious Babesia infection. While many of these cases may be due to infections acquired when travelling

Lyme Disease in Travelers: A Missed Diagnosis Abroad Lyme disease in travelers is often missed when clinicians in non-endemic regions fail to consider exposure history. This case highlights how easily Lyme disease can be overlooked when symptoms present outside of North America or Europe. A Misleading Presentation in Japan A woman living in New York