Top 10 Lyme Disease Blogs of 2018

From missed diagnoses to persistent symptoms, these were the most-read Lyme disease blogs of 2018.

These posts highlight the clinical challenges, diagnostic pitfalls, and real-world experiences that continue to shape Lyme disease care.

Lyme disease misdiagnosed as shingles

Case report: A patient initially diagnosed with shingles was ultimately found to have Lyme disease.
More than 50% of mice in Kentucky infected with Lyme bacteria

Study raises concern about Lyme disease exposure risk in the region.
Healthy people unaware they are infected with Babesia

Babesia transmission through blood donation highlights hidden infection risk.
Sound sensitivity in Lyme disease (video)

Patients describe severe sound sensitivity impacting daily life.
Lyme disease causing false-positive mononucleosis tests

Cases where Lyme disease mimicked mono, leading to diagnostic confusion.
Hearing loss and tinnitus in Lyme disease

Auditory symptoms are more common than often recognized.
Patients can have both mono and Lyme disease

Co-infections and overlapping diagnoses complicate care.
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis in Lyme disease

Psychiatric misdiagnosis is a frequent barrier to care.
Over 20% of Lyme patients remain ill after treatment

Large study highlights persistent symptoms after treatment.
Lyme disease common in the elderly

Study examines prevalence and impact in older adults.

Why These Blogs Matter

These top posts reflect recurring themes in Lyme disease care—missed diagnoses, overlapping conditions, persistent symptoms, and underrecognized complications.

They also highlight the importance of clinical judgment when standard presentations are absent.

For more insights, explore Lyme disease symptoms and testing and diagnosis.