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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How to treat Babesia – a review of 38 cases at the Mayo clinic.
The authors found that nearly 50% of patients did not recall a tick bite and had a delay in diagnosis
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Lyme disease triggers neuropathy in the legs
A case report by Lazaro and Butt, published in the International Medical Case Reports Journal, describes a 67-year-old patient with
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Chronic post-concussion syndrome symptoms due to Lyme disease
Researchers at the Azzolino Clinic in San Francisco, California “identified an alarming number of individuals suffering from post-concussion syndrome (PCS),
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Are military family members at risk for Lyme disease?
A study by Schubert and Melanson, entitled “Prevalence of Lyme Disease Attributable to Military Service at the USMA, West Point
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Impact of environmental changes on tick-borne diseases in Canada
Scientists have documented a number of climate changes occurring in Canada, such as rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns and
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Disseminated Lyme disease more likely in those with weakened immune system
A small study examined the risk of developing disseminated Lyme disease for people with weakened immune systems. Researchers enrolled 7
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Military dependent child contracts Lyme disease abroad?
Lyme disease is known to be endemic to Japan, but is rarely diagnosed. Between 2006 and 2010, only 41 cases
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Reasons for patients not disclosing Lyme disease to their doctor?
The results of a survey by Levy et al. offer some possible answers. The authors looked at patients who had suffered
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Clinical judgment leads to successful Lyme disease treatment in young child
A 6-year-old child presented to her pediatrician with a circular rash on the left side of her face. The pediatrician