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 have Lyme disease and not know it?
There are several published papers that address the question: Can you have Lyme disease and not know it? Logigian and
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Geriatric Babesia cases are rising and may require longer treatment
Overall, the number of individuals contracting Babesia is rising. The annual number of cases per year climbed from 4 per
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Powassan virus in children. Case reports
Powassan virus in children is not often reported. In this article, the authors describe powassan virus in children involving two
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Could Borrelia miyamotoi infections explain persistent symptoms in Lyme disease patients?
Borrelia miyamotoi (BM) is another tick-borne pathogen and “unlike Lyme disease, erythema migrans rash, and arthralgias are uncommon,” the authors
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What are treatments for Lyme disease?
The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) have each published their
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Infections can impact tick behavior and increase survival
In the article, “Pathogens Manipulating Tick Behavior—Through a Glass, Darkly,” Benelli reviews the literature on tick behavior triggered by infections
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What are Lyme disease co-infections?
Today, ticks harbor multiple infectious pathogens that can be transmitted to humans through a tick bite or tainted blood transfusion.
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Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease
While many people associate Lyme disease with manifestations such as Bell’s palsy, the circular Bull’s-eye rash, and flu-like symptoms, Lyme
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What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb), a spiral-shaped organism. The bacterium can be transmitted