Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Arthritis Case: How Lyme Disease Ended a Military Career A healthy officer—then unexplained swelling. Diagnosis came later. The outcome changed his career. A Lyme arthritis case described by Weiss and colleagues highlights how Lyme disease can lead to persistent symptoms and, in some cases, loss of career function. The report details a 24-year-old U.S. […]

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

Can Larval Ticks Transmit Borrelia miyamotoi? New Study Findings Larval ticks may carry infection at birth—challenging the assumption that only nymphs and adults pose a risk. Larval ticks Borrelia miyamotoi transmission may represent an underrecognized risk, as infected female ticks can pass the bacteria directly to their offspring. This finding changes how infection risk is

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

Are Lone Star Ticks in Your Neighborhood? Lone star ticks are expanding rapidly—and many encounters are happening closer to home than expected. Between 2006 and 2016, researchers received 8,608 ticks from 22 U.S. states. [1] Most were collected in Monmouth County, New Jersey, a region long recognized as endemic for Lyme disease. Surprisingly, lone star

Small Fiber Neuropathy and Autonomic Dysfunction in Lyme Disease Objective findings may explain why patients with persistent Lyme symptoms experience pain, sensory changes, and dysautonomia. A retrospective study of 10 patients diagnosed with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome found that all had small fiber neuropathy, autonomic dysfunction, and abnormal cerebral blood flow—providing measurable evidence for symptoms

Northern “Immigrant” Ticks Causing Concern in the South Changes in tick behavior may increase Lyme disease risk in regions previously considered lower risk. Ticks locate hosts through a behavior known as “questing.” According to the CDC, ticks hold onto leaves and grass with their hind legs while extending their front legs outward, waiting to latch

Northern “Immigrant” Ticks Causing Concern in the South Changes in tick behavior may increase Lyme disease risk in regions previously considered lower risk. Ticks locate hosts through a behavior known as “questing.” According to the CDC, ticks hold onto leaves and grass with their hind legs while extending their front legs outward, waiting to latch

Brazilian Lyme-Like Syndrome: How It Compares to Lyme Disease Is Lyme disease different outside the U.S.? Brazilian Lyme-like syndrome shares many features. But may be harder to diagnose—and treat. Brazilian Lyme-like syndrome (BYS) has been linked to Borrelia burgdorferi infection, with confirmation by PCR testing in Brazil. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} While there are regional differences, BYS and