Pediatric Lyme

Lyme Disease Rash in a Child: When a Negative Test Delays Diagnosis A circular rash was mistaken for dermatitis The Lyme test was negative early Clinical judgment led to the correct diagnosis—and recovery A 6-year-old child presented with a circular rash on the left side of her face. It was initially diagnosed as allergic dermatitis […]

Is Lyme Disease Easily Treated? Many patients recover with treatment. Some patients remain ill after therapy. Recovery is not identical for every patient. Is Lyme disease easily treated? In many cases, yes—particularly when recognized early. However, the standard “easily treated” narrative does not fully address patients whose symptoms persist after treatment or whose recovery does

Case Demonstrates Importance of Follow-Up Testing in Lyme Disease Follow-up testing can be critical when Lyme disease is suspected despite an initial negative test. This case report highlights how Lyme neuroborreliosis was confirmed only after repeat testing and spinal fluid evaluation. Neurologic symptoms such as confusion, gait instability, and cognitive changes are discussed further in

Lyme Disease Linked to Stroke in a 9-Year-Old Boy Lyme disease can occasionally cause serious neurologic complications in children. This case report describes a 9-year-old boy who developed a stroke associated with Lyme neuroborreliosis. Challenges diagnosing neurologic Lyme disease are discussed further in the Testing & Diagnosis guide. Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, tremor,

Children With Lyme Disease May Be Missed in the Emergency Department Some children initially thought unlikely to have Lyme disease were later diagnosed. Clinical judgment and Lyme testing both have limitations. Follow-up remains important when symptoms persist or evolve. The study included more than 1,000 children, with an average age of 9, who underwent evaluation

Neurologic Lyme Disease in Children: Stroke and Aneurysm Case Neurologic Lyme disease can affect the brain and nerves. Rare pediatric complications include stroke and aneurysms. This case highlights cerebral vasculitis associated with Lyme neuroborreliosis. Neurologic Lyme disease in children may present with meningitis, facial palsy, radiculopathy, seizures, or—in rare cases—stroke and aneurysms. This case highlights

Lyme Carditis in Children: When Lyme Disease Leads to Cardiac Arrest A healthy child collapses suddenly Outdoor exposure is a key clue Cardiac arrest may be the first sign Early recognition can be lifesaving Lyme carditis in children can present suddenly—and in rare cases, lead to cardiac arrest. This case highlights how Lyme disease may

Positive IgM Immunoblot in Children With Lyme Disease Researchers examined positive IgM immunoblots in children. Some positive results were questioned as false positives. Clinical judgment remains essential in pediatric Lyme disease. Lantos and colleagues from Duke University Medical Center questioned the accuracy of the IgM immunoblot for Lyme disease in children and adolescents by reviewing