Dr. Daniel Cameron

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 and Lyme Coinfection Risk: What a National Tick Study Reveals Ticks submitted by the public Coinfections are common Babesia is spreading beyond expected regions Risk may be underestimated Babesia and Lyme coinfection risk may be higher—and more widespread—than many clinicians realize. A national study using citizen science data provides a broader look at human

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 Lyme Disease: When Eye Symptoms Signal Neuroborreliosis Double vision can signal neurologic Lyme disease Cranial nerves may be affected Early treatment often leads to recovery Quick Answer: Double vision in Lyme disease may indicate neuroborreliosis affecting cranial nerves. Although rare, this condition is often reversible with timely antibiotic treatment. Double vision Lyme disease

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

7 Tick-Borne Pathogens Identified in Minnesota Tick-borne pathogens in Minnesota include at least seven infectious agents—highlighting the growing complexity of tick exposure in this region. A study published in Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases analyzed 1,240 host-seeking Ixodes scapularis (black-legged) nymphal ticks collected in Minnesota. Researchers identified seven pathogens: Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (Lyme disease) Borrelia

Is Lyme Disease Spreading to Tennessee and the Southeast? Think Lyme disease is only a Northeast problem? New studies suggest otherwise. The map may be changing. Lyme disease in Tennessee has historically been considered uncommon. However, newer studies suggest that both infected ticks and human cases are expanding into the Southeast. This shift has important

Lyme Disease Mimics Autoimmune Disorder in Elderly Woman Lyme disease can mimic autoimmune disorders such as dermatomyositis—leading to potential misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. A case report highlights a 76-year-old woman who presented with fatigue, malaise, weight loss, and progressive proximal muscle weakness following a flare of shoulder arthritis. Her clinical presentation was consistent with dermatomyositis

Should the Name “Lyme Disease” Be Changed? An infectious disease expert has proposed renaming Lyme disease—but the question remains whether a new name would improve diagnosis or create more confusion. Lyme disease was first described in 1977 as “Lyme arthritis,” after a cluster of cases in Connecticut. By 1979, the name was changed to Lyme