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The man, in his 70’s, presented with dactylitis (severe swelling of the fingers or toes), onycholysis of the nails (nail separates from the skin) and scalp psoriasis, which lead to the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. However, he did not respond to treatment with corticosteroids or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. “A skin biopsy was performed showing histopathological […]

A case report by Lazaro and Butt, published in the International Medical Case Reports Journal, describes a 67-year-old patient with Lyme disease and femoral neuropathy.¹ This is believed to be the first reported case of isolated femoral neuropathy triggered by Lyme disease. Femoral neuropathy, also referred to as femoral nerve dysfunction, involves a loss of

In their article “Transfusion-transmitted babesiosis in a patient with sickle cell disease undergoing chronic red cell exchange,” Costa and colleagues describe a patient who contracted Babesia from a donor living in Ohio, a state that is not considered endemic for Babesia.¹ According to the authors, a 30-year-old man with sickle cell disease (SCD) required approximately

Many people assume that a Bull’s-eye or erythema migrans (EM) rash is a common manifestation of Lyme disease. And that the lack of a rash confirms a person does not have the disease. This is far from the truth. EM rash identification remains a challenge because it often takes on a variety of appearances, according

In their article “Lyme Disease and Papilledema: A Retrospective Study on Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes,” Vithayathil and colleagues, describe findings from a retrospective study involving 44 children who presented with vision complications and were later diagnosed with papilledema and Lyme disease. “Papilledema (optic disc swelling) secondary to intracranial hypertension (IH) has been reported in 6

“We present a rare case of intracranial hypertension due to [Lyme disease] in a pediatric patient treated with EVD placement for CSF diversion and intravenous ceftriaxone, resulting in a significant improvement in symptoms,” including vision loss, the authors state. A 13-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency department complaining of a headache (which had been

Patients are aware that being diagnosed with Lyme disease can lead to Lyme disease skepticism from both the public and healthcare providers. Lyme disease skepticism can result in delayed treatment and inadequate care, exacerbating the patient’s suffering. Some articles and reports have been dismissive of compelling evidence that demonstrates Lyme disease as a complex chronic

Whether you’re searching for better Lyme disease treatment or want to know what Lyme disease medication works best, this video covers it all. Many people wonder, can Lyme disease kill you? While it can be serious, with the right treatment, you can get better. Lyme disease treatment antibiotics are commonly used, but there are other

In their article, “Giant Erythema in a Child with Lyme Disease,” Banadyha and colleagues describe a young girl with Lyme disease who exhibited a unique presentation of an erythema migrans (EM) skin rash.¹ The 11-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with a high fever, headaches, abdominal pain and a progressing rash. Her symptoms began

The 52-year-old woman from Pennsylvania developed shortness of breath, fever, chills, fatigue, and joint pain and stiffness over a 2-week period. She also reported dizziness and occasional pre-syncope (feelings of fainting). “Echocardiography demonstrated new-onset mildly depressed LV systolic dysfunction,” the authors state. “Interestingly, coronary CTA revealed coronary arteries with no evidence of stenosis or plaque.”