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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.

Man with Lyme carditis symptoms getting EEG test.
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Lyme carditis patients may require temporary permanent pacemaker

However, the authors of a new case report suggest that for some Lyme carditis patients, placement of a temporary permanent
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Can skin color affect medical students’ ability to diagnose Lyme disease?

So, how prepared are medical students to properly diagnose patients of all races and ethnicities? Do they have the diagnostic
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Alpha-gal syndrome: Foods to Avoid

Alpha-gal syndrome typically presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. But it can also lead to swelling of the
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Case report: Lyme disease causes inflammation of the spinal cord

In their article “Case report: Subacute transverse myelitis with gait preservation secondary to Lyme disease and a review of the
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Homicide, two assaults, and suicide in Lyme disease patient

The article entitled “A Fatal Case of Late Stage Lyme Borreliosis and Substance Abuse,”1 describes a patient exhibiting aggressiveness, violence,
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Case reports: Orbital myositis due to Lyme disease

Orbital myositis is typically caused by systemic disease, such as Grave’s disease, or haematological disorders like lymphomas, the authors explain.
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Lyme carditis presents without typical Lyme disease symptoms

The authors describe a 70-year-old male who presented to the hospital without any typical Lyme disease symptoms, but exhibited generalized
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How long does it take for a tick to transmit Babesia?

The study is of particular interest given the news that Babesia cases are on the rise. According to a recent
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Round bodies, blebs and biofilms in Lyme disease

In an effort to better understand their significance, Corak and colleagues “grew B. burgdorferi spirochete, round body, bleb, and biofilm-dominated