Dr. Daniel Cameron

Acute Transverse Myelitis in a 25-Year-Old Man With Lyme Disease Acute transverse myelitis is a rare but serious neurologic complication of Lyme disease that can lead to significant disability if not recognized early. Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is characterized by bilateral motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction. Symptoms may progress rapidly over hours to days, writes […]

Lyme Disease in Veterans: Coinfections and Missed Diagnoses Symptoms vary widely Coinfections are common Testing can be inconsistent Diagnosis may be missed Lyme disease in veterans may be underrecognized—especially when testing results are inconsistent. This study highlights the complexity of symptoms, the role of coinfections, and the risk of missed diagnoses. Study Overview Researchers evaluated

Lyme Myelopathy: Acute Transverse Myelitis as a Treatable Cause Lyme myelopathy is a rare but potentially reversible cause of acute transverse myelitis—especially when recognized early and treated appropriately. Quick Answer: Lyme myelopathy can cause acute transverse myelitis, a serious neurologic condition. Although rare, it is potentially reversible with prompt diagnosis and antibiotic treatment. Lyme myelopathy

Can Blood Smears Diagnose Borrelia miyamotoi Disease? Blood smears are sometimes used for diagnosis. But are they reliable for B. miyamotoi? This study suggests they are not. Borrelia miyamotoi diagnosis can be challenging—and some commonly suggested methods may not be reliable. While some clinicians have proposed using blood smears to confirm Borrelia miyamotoi disease (BMD),

Opsoclonus in Lyme Disease: Erratic Eye Movements in a Child Opsoclonus—rapid, uncontrolled eye movements—is a rare neurologic manifestation of Lyme disease. Opsoclonus is typically associated with infection or malignancy, particularly neuroblastoma. However, it has rarely been reported in Lyme disease, explain Gibaud and colleagues in a case report “Opsoclonus in a child with neuroborreliosis.” [1]

Somatic Symptoms vs Depression in Lyme Disease Depression scores in Lyme disease patients may reflect physical symptoms rather than a primary mood disorder. A one-year prospective study followed 52 adult Lyme disease patients presenting with erythema migrans (EM). Participants reported symptoms including fatigue, headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, and cognitive complaints. Patients with more severe

Lyme Endocarditis Causing Mitral Valve Disease In March 2017, a 68-year-old man was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with symptoms suggestive of advanced heart failure. “He had a chronic cough and progressive dyspnea, which were consistent with New York Heart Association class IV symptoms of heart failure,” writes Fatima. “He also had

Lyme Disease Without a Rash: Why the Bullseye Isn’t Required No rash—but symptoms are real. Tests may be negative early on. This is where Lyme disease is often missed. Lyme disease without a rash is more common than many clinicians expect—and relying on the presence of a bullseye rash can lead to missed or delayed

Lyme Carditis Causing Complete Heart Block After Travel to Mexico Lyme carditis can cause life-threatening heart block—even without a rash or known tick bite. A previously healthy woman presented with sudden-onset dyspnea and chest pain. Four days earlier, she experienced a syncopal episode. Electrocardiogram (EKG) revealed a third-degree atrioventricular (AV) heart block. The patient, a

Study: Lyme Disease Outcomes in Older Adults A key pattern is age-related difference. Recovery from Lyme disease varies across age groups. The authors reviewed the records of 1,220 patients treated at an outpatient clinic at the University Medical Center Ljubljana in Slovenia, comparing disease course and long-term outcomes in young, middle-aged, and elderly individuals. The