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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Are doctors reluctant to diagnose Lyme disease?
Investigators asked clinicians to review 11 cases of Lyme disease to determine if doctors are reluctant to diagnose Lyme disease.
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Can Lyme disease cause dementia?
In a retrospective study, entitled “Secondary dementia due to Lyme neuroborreliosis,” Kristoferitsch and colleagues describe several case reports of patients
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Can Lyme disease cause jaundice?
Two recently published case reports address the question: Can Lyme disease cause jaundice? While it is uncommon, the authors conclude,
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Subacute transverse myelitis caused by Borrelia infection
Subacute transverse myelitis is a neurologic syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. It can be caused by various infections,
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Lyme disease infection triggers heart block in young man
If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress causing heart block and other cardiac problems, such as cardiomyopathy and myocarditis “due
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POTS patients with brain fog have neurocognitive deficits
A recent study by Wells and colleagues ¹ confirms findings from previous studies which demonstrated that POTS patients with brain
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POTS : An autonomic disorder in Lyme disease patients
In the journal Cureus , Tahir and colleagues describe the symptoms and treatment of POTS,¹ a condition often seen in
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Tick bites during pregnancy. A perspective.
The authors cite studies with “high-level evidence” recommending prophylaxis treatment of tick bites during pregnancy with a single dose of
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Babesia in dogs – implications for people
Investigators looked at several tick-transmitted diseases including Babesia, in dogs, to help determine potential risks to humans. Hunting dogs, specifically,