Pediatric Lyme

Lyme Disease Cardiac Arrest in a 12-Year-Old Boy Lyme disease cardiac arrest is a rare but serious complication of Lyme carditis that can disrupt the heart’s electrical system and lead to life-threatening arrhythmias. Cardiac complications of Lyme disease may include conduction abnormalities, myocarditis, and severe arrhythmias. In rare cases, these disturbances can lead to sudden […]

IgM Immunoblot in Children: When a Positive Test Matters The accuracy of IgM immunoblot testing for Lyme disease has been debated for years—particularly when IgM is positive but IgG remains negative. This question is especially important in children, where early diagnosis can influence long-term outcomes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Children are among the age groups most frequently affected