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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Illinois clinicians demonstrate gaps in understanding of tick-borne co-infections
Carson and colleagues surveyed clinicians between August 2020 and February 2022 and reported their findings in the article “Knowledge, attitudes,
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How does Lyme disease affect the brain?
Marvel and colleagues administered working memory tests to 12 subjects with Post Treatment Lyme disease (PTLD) and 18 healthy controls
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3 benefits of telemedicine for Lyme disease
The study, entitled “The Impact of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis of Erythema Migrans during the COVID Pandemic: A Comparison with
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Powassan virus encephalitis contracted during winter months
In their article “Powassan Encephalitis: A Case Report from New York, USA,” Bazer and colleagues describe a male patient who
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One year after infection, patient shows signs of Lyme meningitis
In their article “Lyme neuroborreliosis as a cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and facial palsy,” Nitro and colleagues present
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Use of disulfiram for Lyme disease
Disulfiram was initially marketed in the U.S. as Antabuse as an alcohol sobriety aid which deters alcohol consumption by eliciting
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Neurological manifestations of Babesiosis
Individuals with babesiosis can experience fevers, chills, myalgias, anorexia, headache, nausea, and vomiting. According to the authors, “The least common
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Can Lyme disease trigger a cascade of costly, unnecessary tests?
Dr. Meredith Niess discussed the case in more detail in an NPR story. A man was scheduled for hernia surgery.
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Anesthetic concerns for Lyme disease patients
In her article “Lyme Disease and Anesthesia Considerations,” Smit discusses three approaches: Disease awareness Some patients may have Lyme disease