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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Lyme disease causes diaphragm paralysis, resulting in breathing problems
According to the authors, diaphragm paralysis as a complication of Lyme disease was first reported in 1986. Since then, there
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Case report: Meningitis secondary to Lyme disease
An 80-year-old man was admitted to a hospital in Pennsylvania, an area endemic for Lyme disease, due to increased weakness
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Lyme disease triggers autoimmune disease – Lupus
In their article “Lyme Borreliosis as a Trigger for Autoimmune Disease,” Yehudina and colleagues present a unique case in which
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Vision problems in patient with Lyme disease and giant cell arteritis
In their article “Through the Eyes of Uncertainty: Giant Cell Arteritis and Lyme Neuroborreliosis in a Story of Vision Loss,”
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Inside look at Lyme disease in Canada
Murison and colleagues discuss the findings in their report “Epidemiology and clinical manifestations of reported Lyme disease cases: Data from
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Pregnancy
A 37-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital at 31 weeks gestation due to severe headaches and a fever
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ALS and MS suspected in woman later diagnosed with Bartonella and Lyme disease
In their article, “Bartonella- and Borrelia-Related Disease Presenting as a Neurological Condition Revealing the Need for Better Diagnostics,” Ericson and
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Babesia infection triggers autoimmune blood cell disorder
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare red blood cell disorder that occurs when antibodies directed against a person’s own
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Atypical presentation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever was initially identified in the Rocky Mountain region. However, RMSF cases are now reported throughout the