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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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
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What does Borrelia miyamotoi cause?
The authors explain, “Immunocompetent, and otherwise healthy, patients present with milder, flu-like symptoms: fever, fatigue, sleepiness, chills, muscle and joint
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Intravenous antibiotics helpful for PTLDS
In their study “Efficacy and safety of antibiotic therapy for post-Lyme disease? A systematic review and network meta-analysis,” Zhang and
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Borrelia miyamotoi can be transmitted from mother ticks to offspring
In their article “Borrelia miyamotoi: A Comprehensive Review. Pathogens,” Cleveland and colleagues discuss Borrelia miyamotoi as an emerging tick-borne pathogen