Lyme Disease Podcast

No Lyme disease evaluation as part of a post-COVID-19 assessment? Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, Dr. Cameron will be discussing a paper which makes no mention of a Lyme disease evaluation as part of a post-COVID assessment. By Dr. Daniel Cameron The case was first […]

Lyme Disease or Sjögren’s Syndrome? How Symptoms Overlap Dry eyes. Dry mouth. Fatigue. Joint pain. Is it Sjögren’s syndrome—or could it be Lyme disease? These symptoms are often attributed to autoimmune disease, but Lyme disease may present in a similar way. In some patients, Lyme disease may even trigger secondary autoimmune-like symptoms that resemble Sjögren’s

Post-Exertional Malaise in Soldier With Lyme Disease Post-exertional malaise can severely limit physical and cognitive function. A young soldier with Lyme disease developed worsening fatigue, exercise intolerance, and neurologic symptoms. The case highlights the complexity of persistent illness after Lyme disease. Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this

Could Knee Monoarthritis Be Lyme Arthritis? A Case Report Knee monoarthritis may be caused by Lyme disease Recurrent joint effusions can delay diagnosis Early recognition may prevent prolonged symptoms Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, Dr. Cameron discusses the case of a 26-year-old man whose knee

Anaplasmosis Neurologic Symptoms and Brain Involvement Anaplasmosis can occasionally affect the brain and nervous system. Symptoms may include confusion, memory loss, headaches, and fatigue. Neurologic complications may persist even after treatment. Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, Dr. Cameron discusses a rare case of central nervous

Lyme Neuroborreliosis: Is a Lumbar Puncture Always Necessary? Neurologic Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose. Spinal fluid testing may help in selected patients. Lumbar puncture decisions often require individualized clinical judgment. Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is one of the most complex manifestations of Lyme disease. Patients may present with facial palsy, radicular pain, weakness, numbness,

Can a Tick Bite Cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Tick-borne infections may affect the nervous system Weakness and numbness deserve prompt attention Early recognition may improve outcomes The study entitled “Case of ehrlichiosis induced Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a 71-year-old female” described a woman who initially appeared to have a tick-borne infection but later developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).

Potential barriers to accepting a Lyme disease vaccine Public acceptance of a Lyme disease vaccine may face several challenges. In this episode of the Inside Lyme Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cameron discusses research examining potential barriers to the public’s acceptance and utilization of a future Lyme disease vaccine. By Dr. Daniel Cameron The study, “Understanding consumer

Lyme disease in an African American child with Down’s syndrome Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, Dr. Cameron discusses a case of disseminated Lyme disease in a child, involving a 3-year-old African American girl with Down syndrome and developmental delays. By Dr. Daniel Cameron The report,

Bannwarth Syndrome Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Case Example Can Lyme disease cause severe nerve pain, weakness, and even urinary problems? Bannwarth syndrome is a neurologic form of Lyme disease that can present with intense radicular pain and unusual neurologic symptoms — including autonomic dysfunction affecting the bladder. This case highlights how early Lyme neuroborreliosis