Frequently Asked Questions

Video With Questions and Answers

Dr. Daniel Cameron and Dr. Steven Phillips answer questions during presentation

Dr. Daniel Cameron, the current President of ILADS (International Association of Lyme and Associated Diseases) and Dr. Steven Phillips, its past President, answer 5 commonly asked questions about diagnosing Lyme disease

1. Negative tests, but symptomatic
2. Negative blood tests, but rash pattern is present
3. Blood tests from local labs vs specialty labs
4. False positve blood tests
5. The role of spinal taps

Audio Interview With Questions and Answers

Dr. Daniel Cameron on WAMC Radio

Dr. Daniel Cameron joins WAMC’s Alan Chartock on this edition of Vox Pop to respond to listener questions and comments on Lyme disease. With the explosion in tick population seen over the past few years, this disease is becoming a big issue in the northeast”
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Medical Monday

Dr. Daniel Cameron
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Frequently Asked Questions

If I have Lyme Disease, will I see a rash?

Not always. Less than 10% of the children ever recall seeing the classic bulls-eye rash. *Fewer than 50% of patients ever recall a tick attachment.

Does Lyme Disease only cause the classic “bulls-eye” rash?

Will a rash caused by Lyme Disease disappear without treatment?

How do I know if a rash may be a sign of by Lyme Disease?

Many people will develop a small red spot, no larger than the size of a dime, within 3 days of being bitten. This is just an allergic reaction occurring in response to the saliva from the tick. If the spot expands to bigger than 2 inches then it may be a sign that your child has been infected with Lyme Disease.

The typical bull’s-eye Lyme rash grows larger than 2 inches in diameter. It usually doesn’t appear until 5-7 days AFTER the tick bite. And it typically will begin to fade after 1 or 2 days of antibiotic treatment.

If my child has a bulls-eye rash (EM) but tests negative for Lyme Disease, should he/she still be treated?

If my child has already been infected, can he/she become infected again with Lyme Disease?

Is there a vaccine for Lyme Disease?

What time of the year is my child most likely to be in danger of being infected?

When will my child show symptoms of Lyme Disease?

Can my pet transmit Lyme Disease to my child?

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