Lyme Science Blog
Dr. Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. His weekly Lyme Disease Science blog features articles covering the latest research, insights and case reviews.
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Can You Heal From Lyme Disease?
Patient: “Doctor, can you heal from Lyme disease—or is this something I’ll live with forever?”Dr. Cameron: “You can heal. But
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Do You Have Lyme Disease for Life?
Patient: “Doctor, do I have Lyme disease for life? Am I stuck with this forever?”Dr. Cameron: “That’s a question I
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Lyme Disease Overlooked in Gastroparesis Patient
In their article, “Unique Case of Gastroparesis in a Chronic Lyme Disease Patient,” Qasawa et al. discuss the case of
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How Do You Know If You Have Lyme Disease? Key Signs
Patients often ask me: How do you know if you have Lyme disease? Although there is no single sign or
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Lyme Disease Racial Disparities: Missed Diagnoses
A major new study analyzing more than 168,000 Lyme disease cases has uncovered troubling disparities in diagnosis and outcomes across
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Fiber and Lyme Disease: Can Gut Health Boost Recovery?
The Overlooked Link Between Fiber and Lyme Disease When we talk about Lyme disease, the conversation usually centers on infection,
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Why Doctors Disagree on Antibiotics After a Tick Bite
When it comes to preventing Lyme disease, doctors disagree on the amount of antibiotics to prescribe — and the advice
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The 24-36 Hour Tick Bite Myth
If you’ve been told you’re safe from Lyme disease if you remove a tick within 36 hours, you’ve heard the
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New Lyme Blood Test LymeSeek Promises Earlier, More Accurate Diagnosis
Lyme disease is one of the few infections where patients are often diagnosed too late — not because they waited,