Lyme Science Blog

Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction in a Newborn With Lyme Disease A newborn developed Lyme disease after a tick bite Symptoms worsened shortly after antibiotic treatment began The reaction was consistent with a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction In 2020, investigators published a case involving a 13-year-old boy with Lyme arthritis, a common manifestation of Lyme disease, who developed a Herxheimer […]

Healthy Infant Despite Lyme Disease During Pregnancy Lyme disease went unrecognized during pregnancy Symptoms appeared after delivery The infant remained healthy without evidence of infection Pregnant women diagnosed with Lyme disease often ask whether the infection could affect their baby. This case report describes a woman whose Lyme disease was not recognized until after delivery.

Lyme Disease and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Weakness and nerve symptoms may have multiple causes Lyme disease can occasionally resemble or accompany Guillain-Barre syndrome Early recognition may improve diagnosis and treatment decisions Lyme disease Guillain-Barre syndrome cases are uncommon, but clinicians practicing in endemic regions may need to consider Lyme disease when patients present with rapidly

Lyme Disease Misdiagnosed as Psoriatic Arthritis Lyme disease may mimic psoriatic arthritis and dactylitis Persistent swelling and skin findings can resemble autoimmune disease Failure to respond to standard arthritis therapy may warrant reevaluation A man in his 70s presented with dactylitis, nail changes, and scalp psoriasis, initially leading clinicians to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. The patient

Can Lyme Disease Cause Femoral Neuropathy? A Case of Leg Weakness and Pain Can Lyme disease cause neuropathy in the legs? Yes. In some patients, Lyme disease can affect specific nerves, leading to weakness, pain, and difficulty walking. A case report by Lazaro and Butt describes a patient with Lyme disease who developed isolated femoral

Lyme Disease Rash: What Does It Really Look Like? Not all Lyme rashes look like a bull’s-eye. Many appear as solid red patches instead. Some patients never develop a rash at all. 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

Lyme Disease Vision Problems: Eye Symptoms, Double Vision, and Blurred Vision Vision problems may be an early clue to Lyme disease Blurred or double vision can signal neurologic disease Early recognition may reduce complications In their article Lyme Disease and Papilledema: A Retrospective Study on Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes, Vithayathil and colleagues examined 44 pediatric

Vision loss from Lyme disease in a teenager Vision loss from Lyme disease in a teenager Intracranial hypertension and papilledema can threaten vision Prompt diagnosis and treatment may improve outcomes Vision loss from Lyme disease is uncommon but can occur in patients with neurologic involvement. This case of vision loss from Lyme disease describes a

Why Is Lyme Disease Controversial? How Stigma Delays Diagnosis and Treatment Lyme disease controversy affects patient care Stigma may delay diagnosis and treatment Patients often feel dismissed Patients are often aware that receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis may expose them to skepticism from both the public and healthcare providers. Many patients describe experiences where symptoms

Lyme Disease Treatment: Key Insights You Need to Know 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