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Tetens MM, Omland LH, Dessau RB, Ellermann-Eriksen S, Andersen NS, Jørgensen CS, Østergaard C, Bodilsen J, Søgaard KK, Bangsborg J, Nielsen ACY, Møller JK, Chen M, Svendsen JH, Obel N, Lebech AM. Risk of heart failure among individuals tested for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato antibodies, and serum Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato seropositive individuals; a nationwide population-based, registry-based matched cohort study. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2024; 15:102345. [PMID: 38636178 DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2024.102345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) sensu lato complex. Previous studies have suggested an association between Lyme borreliosis and heart failure, which have been suggested to be a possible manifestation of Lyme carditis. We aimed to investigate the risk of heart failure among individuals tested for serum Bb antibodies, and serum Bb seropositive individuals. METHODS We performed a matched nationwide cohort study (Denmark, 1993-2020) and included 52,200 Bb seropositive individuals, and two age- and sex-matched comparison cohorts: 1) 104,400 Bb seronegative comparison cohort members, and 2) 261,000 population controls. We investigated the risk associated with 1) being tested for serum Bb antibodies, and 2) being Bb seropositive. Outcomes were: 1) a composite of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and/or myocarditis diagnosis, and 2) redemption of cardiovascular medicine used for treatment of heart failure. We calculated short-term odds ratios (aOR) (within 1 month) and long-term hazard rates (aHR) (after 1 month) adjusted for age, sex, diabetes, pre-existing heart failure, and kidney disease. RESULTS Compared with the population controls, individuals tested for Bb antibodies, regardless of the test result, had increased short-term risk of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis (aOR 8.3, 95 %CI: 6.7-10.2), and both increased short- and long-term risk of redemption of cardiovascular medicine (aOR 4.3, 95 %CI: 3.8-4.8, aHR 1.13, 95 % CI: 1.11-1.15). The Bb seropositive individuals had no increased short- or long-term risk of any outcome compared with Bb seronegative comparison cohort members. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, Bb antibody tests seemed to be performed in the diagnostic work-up of heart failure, but Bb seropositivity was not associated with heart failure.
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- Malte M Tetens
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Zealand Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Clinical Centre for Emerging and Vector-borne Infections, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Microbiology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sønderborg Hospital, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lessner K, Krawiec C. Tick-Borne-Associated Illnesses in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. J PEDIAT INF DIS-GER 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1717149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AbstractWhen unrecognized and antibiotic delay occurs, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain–spotted fever, babesiosis, and human ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis can result in multiorgan system dysfunction and potentially death. This review focuses on the early recognition, evaluation, and stabilization of the rare life-threatening sequelae seen in tick-borne illnesses that require admission in the pediatric intensive care unit.
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- Kaila Lessner
- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Children's Hospital, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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Margos G, Castillo-Ramirez S, Cutler S, Dessau RB, Eikeland R, Estrada-Peña A, Gofton A, Graña-Miraglia L, Hunfeld KP, Krause A, Lienhard R, Lindgren PE, Oskam C, Rudolf I, Schwartz I, Sing A, Stevenson B, Wormser GP, Fingerle V. Rejection of the name Borreliella and all proposed species comb. nov. placed therein. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2020; 70:3577-3581. [PMID: 32320380 DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.004149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Rejection (nomen rejiciendum) of the name Borreliella and all new combinations therein is being requested on grounds of risk to human health and patient safety (Principle 1, subprinciple 2 and Rule 56a) and violation to aim for stability of names, to avoid useless creation of names (Principle 1, subprinciple 1 and 3) and that names should not be changed without sufficient reason (Principle 9 of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes).
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- Gabriele Margos
- Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, National Reference Center for Borrelia, Oberschleissheim, Germany.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Programa de Genómica Evolutiva, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Nacional Autónomade México, CP 62210, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London E15 4LZ, UK.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Slagelse Hospital, Denmark.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Norwegian Advisory Unit for Tick Borne Diseases, Sørlandet Hospital, Norway.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Department of Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Australian National Insect Collection CSIRO, Black Mountain, Acton, ACT, 2901, Australia
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- Programa de Genómica Evolutiva, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Nacional Autónomade México, CP 62210, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- Zentralinstitut für Labormedizin, Mikrobiologie & Krankenhaushygiene, Krankenhaus Nordwest, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Abteilung Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Microbiologiste FAMH, Laboratoire Borrelia (CNRT/ NRZK Spiez), La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Division of Inflammation and Infection (II), Linköping University, Sweden.,Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor)
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- Vector & Waterborne Pathogens Research Group, College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Murdoch, 6150, Australia
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- Institute of Vertebrate Biology, v.v.i., Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, CZ-691 42 Valtice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, National Reference Center for Borrelia, Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics and Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Members of the ESCMID Study Group for Lyme Borreliosis (ESGBOR, www.escmid.org/esgbor).,Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, National Reference Center for Borrelia, Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Cynthia Yeung
- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Yeung C, Baranchuk A. Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Carditis: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020; 73:717-726. [PMID: 30765038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The incidence of Lyme disease, a tick-borne bacterial infection, is dramatically increasing in North America. The diagnosis of Lyme carditis (LC), an early disseminated manifestation of Lyme disease, has important implications for patient management and preventing further extracutaneous complications. High-degree atrioventricular block is the most common presentation of LC, and usually resolves with antibiotic therapy. A systematic approach to the diagnosis of LC in patients with high-degree atrioventricular block will facilitate the identification of this usually transient condition, thus preventing unnecessary implantation of permanent pacemakers in otherwise healthy young individuals.
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- Cynthia Yeung
- Department of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. https://twitter.com/yeung2020
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- Department of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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Yeung C, Baranchuk A. Systematic Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Carditis and High-Degree Atrioventricular Block. Healthcare (Basel) 2018; 6:healthcare6040119. [PMID: 30248981 PMCID: PMC6315930 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare6040119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lyme carditis (LC) is a manifestation of the early disseminated stage of Lyme disease and often presents as high-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. High-degree AV block in LC can be treated with antibiotics, usually resolving with a highly favorable prognosis, thus preventing the unnecessary implantation of permanent pacemakers. We present a systematic approach to the diagnosis and management of LC that implements the Suspicious Index in Lyme Carditis (SILC) risk stratification score.
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- Cynthia Yeung
- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
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Stevenson B, Fingerle V, Wormser GP, Margos G. Public health and patient safety concerns merit retention of Lyme borreliosis-associated spirochetes within the genus Borrelia, and rejection of the genus novum Borreliella. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018; 10:1-4. [PMID: 30154058 DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Brian Stevenson
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0298, USA; Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40546-0091, USA.
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- German National Reference Centre for Borrelia, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, Oberschleissheim, Germany.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.
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- German National Reference Centre for Borrelia, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, Oberschleissheim, Germany.
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Ostfeld RS, Brisson D, Oggenfuss K, Devine J, Levy MZ, Keesing F. Effects of a zoonotic pathogen, Borrelia burgdorferi, on the behavior of a key reservoir host. Ecol Evol 2018; 8:4074-4083. [PMID: 29721281 PMCID: PMC5916280 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Most emerging infectious diseases of humans are transmitted to humans from other animals. The transmission of these “zoonotic” pathogens is affected by the abundance and behavior of their wildlife hosts. However, the effects of infection with zoonotic pathogens on behavior of wildlife hosts, particularly those that might propagate through ecological communities, are not well understood. Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterium that causes Lyme disease, the most common vector‐borne disease in the USA and Europe. In its North American range, the pathogen is most frequently transmitted among hosts through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis). Using sham and true vaccines, we experimentally manipulated infection load with this zoonotic pathogen in its most competent wildlife reservoir host, the white‐footed mouse, Peromyscus leucopus, and quantified the effects of infection on mouse foraging behavior, as well as levels of mouse infestation with ticks. Mice treated with the true vaccine had 20% fewer larval blacklegged ticks infesting them compared to mice treated with the sham vaccine, a significant difference. We observed a nonsignificant trend for mice treated with the true vaccine to be more likely to visit experimental foraging trays (20%–30% effect size) and to prey on gypsy moth pupae (5%–20% effect size) compared to mice treated with the sham vaccine. We observed no difference between mice on true‐ versus sham‐vaccinated grids in risk‐averse foraging. Infection with this zoonotic pathogen appears to elicit behavioral changes that might reduce self‐grooming, but other behaviors were affected subtly or not at all. High titers of B. burgdorferi in mice could elicit a self‐reinforcing feedback loop in which reduced grooming increases tick burdens and hence exposure to tick‐borne pathogens.
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- University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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Gilson J, Khalighi K, Elmi F, Krishnamurthy M, Talebian A, Toor RS. Lyme disease presenting with facial palsy and myocarditis mimicking myocardial infarction. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2017; 7:363-365. [PMID: 29296249 PMCID: PMC5738646 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2017.1396170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 45-year-old woman presented with a sudden episode of typical chest pain, radiating to her neck. The patient denied premature coronary artery disease in the family. Initial EKG showed normal sinus rhythm with a 1 mm ST-elevation involving lead II and lead aVF and a 1 mm ST-depression in lead V1 with associated T-wave inversion. Initial Troponin I (normal <0.4 ng/mL) and CK-MB (normal <7.7 ng/mL) were elevated at 7.82 ng/mL and 55.2 ng/mL, respectively. Six hours later, Troponin I increased to 13.44 ng/mL and CK-MB to 75.7 ng/mL. The patient underwent cardiac catheterization which did not show any significant obstructive coronary artery disease. Two days later the patient developed right-sided facial palsy. Diagnosis of Lyme disease was confirmed by ELISA with positive IgM and IgG antibodies. Treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone and oral steroids was started. Eventually resolution of symptoms and, normalization of cardiac markers and EKG changes, were achieved. This is a rare case of Lyme myocarditis associated with markedly elevated Troponin I, normal left ventricle function, and an absence of conduction abnormalities. To the best of our knowledge, Lyme myocarditis mimicking acute coronary syndrome with such high levels of Troponin I and neurologic compromise has not been previously described. Lyme myocarditis may be a challenging diagnosis in endemic areas especially in patients with coronary artery disease risk factors, presenting with typical chest pain, EKG changes and positive cardiac biomarkers. Therefore, it should be considered a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with clinical symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. Abbreviations AV: Atrioventricular; CK-MB: Creatinine Kinase-MB; EKG: Electrocardiogram; ELISA: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; IgG: Immunoglobulin G; IgM: Immunoglobulin M
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- Julieta Gilson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Easton Hospital, Drexel University, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Easton Hospital, Drexel University, Easton, PA, USA
- Department of Cardiology, Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Easton Hospital, Drexel University, Easton, PA, USA
- Department of Cardiology, Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Easton Hospital, Drexel University, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA
- Department of MPH@GW, George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., USA
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Župan Ž, Mijatović D, Medved I, Kraljić S, Juranić J, Barbalić B, Oštrić M. Successful treatment of fulminant Lyme myocarditis with mechanical circulatory support in a young male adult: a case report. Croat Med J 2017; 58:185-193. [PMID: 28409501 PMCID: PMC5410731 DOI: 10.3325/cmj.2017.58.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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We describe the case of fulminant myocarditis due to Lyme disease and use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for the treatment of the Lyme carditis associated with refractory cardiogenic shock. Fulminant Lyme myocarditis in young adult male patient led to a sudden onset of acute, severe biventricular heart failure with progressive cardiogenic shock, and multiorgan failure immediately after admission. The previously healthy 28-year-old man was admitted to hospital with dyspnea, atrial flutter with 160/min ventricles rate, normotension, cardiomegaly, and incipient cardiogenic pulmonary edema on chest x-ray. Within the next 24 hours, the acute heart failure (AHF) progressed to the refractory cardiogenic shock with severe systemic hypotension, respiratory distress, anuria, liver congestion, and laboratory evidence of extremely high level of the anaerobic metabolism in the arterial blood (pH 7.16; HCO3 12.3 mmol/L; BE -14.6; lactates level 17 mmol/L). The transesophageal echo imaging showed severe dilatation and global biventricular akinesis, with left ventricular ejection fraction of 5%. The diagnosis of acute fulminant myocarditis of unknown etiology was reached. Since the patient did not respond rapidly to vasoactive and supportive therapy, MCS was immediately inserted. Broad differential diagnosis of fulminant myocarditis was considered and disseminated Borrelia infection was serologically confirmed and appropriate antimicrobial therapy was started from the fifth day after admission. MCS used over the next 26 days was successfully integrated with pharmacologic support and artificial ventilation in therapy. The patient was discharged from hospital after 65 days with a complete restoration of bilateral heart ejection fraction. This case shows that the clinical course of the Lyme carditis can present uncommonly with profound cardiovascular collapse and the MSC implementation should be considered in the early stage of drug resistant hemodynamic instability. Rapid transfer to the cardiac center where the MCS is available for all patients with signs and symptoms of AHF due to confirmed or suspected Lyme carditis would be recommended, as this treatment could be the only life-saving method.
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- Željko Župan
- Željko Župan, Clinic of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Center Rijeka, Tome Strižića 3, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia,
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Kostić T, Momčilović S, Perišić ZD, Apostolović SR, Cvetković J, Jovanović A, Barać A, Šalinger-Martinović S, Tasić-Otašević S. Manifestations of Lyme carditis. Int J Cardiol 2016; 232:24-32. [PMID: 28082088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.12.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The first data of Lyme carditis, a relatively rare manifestation of Lyme disease, were published in eighties of the last century. Clinical manifestations include syncope, light-headedness, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations, and/or chest pain. Atrioventricular (AV) electrical block of varying severity presents the most common conduction disorder in Lyme carditis. Although is usually mild, AV block can fluctuates rapidly and progress from a prolonged P-R interval to a His-Purkinje block within minutes to hours and days. Rarely, Lyme disease may be the cause of endocarditis, while some studies and reports, based on serological and/or molecular investigations, have suggested possible influence of Borrelia burgdorferi on degenerative cardiac valvular disease. Myocarditis, pericarditis, pancarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart failure have also been described as possible manifestations of Lyme carditis. The clinical course of Lyme carditis is generally mild, short term, and in most cases, completely reversible after adequate antibiotic treatment.
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- Tomislav Kostić
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Niš, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia; Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Niš, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia.
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Niš, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia; Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Niš, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia; Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Institute for Treatment and Rehabilitation "Niška Banja", Srpskih junaka 2, 18205 Niška Banja, Niš, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Clinical Center Serbia, Blvd Oslobodjenja 16, 11000, Belgrade
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Niš, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia; Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Center of Microbiology and Parasitology, Public Health Institute Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Serbia, Blvd Zorana Djindjica 81, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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Lee S, Singla M. An Unrecognized Rash Progressing to Lyme Carditis: Important Features and Recommendations Regarding Lyme Disease. Am J Ther 2016; 23:e566-9. [PMID: 25730155 DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000000217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We present a case report of 46-year-old man with no medical history, who complained of extreme fatigue, near-syncope, and palpitations. He initially presented in complete heart block. A transvenous pacemaker was placed in the emergency department, and he was started empirically on Ceftriaxone for Lyme disease. He was admitted and over the course of the next few days, his rhythm regressed to Mobitz type I first-degree atrioventricular block and then to normal sinus rhythm. This case report highlights some important features regarding Lyme carditis, a rare presentation of early disseminated Lyme disease (seen in a few weeks to months after the initial tick bite). In 25%-30% of patients, the characteristic targetoid rash may not be seen, a likely culprit of the disease not being detected early and progressing to disseminated disease. The most common cardiac complaint of Lyme disease is palpitations, occurring in 6.6% of patients, which may not accurately reflect progression into disseminated Lyme disease because it is a nonspecific finding. Conduction abnormality, occurring in 1.8% of patients, is a more specific finding of Borrelia invading cardiac tissue. Finally, this case report highlights a recommendation that patients with confirmed Lyme disease or those presenting with cardiac abnormalities or symptoms who have an atypical profile for a cardiac event should be screened with a 12-lead electrocardiogram, Lyme serology, and be considered for antibiotic therapy with the possibility of temporary pacing.
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- Shawn Lee
- 1St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada; and 2Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
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Detmer SE, Bouljihad M, Hayden DW, Schefers JM, Armien A, Wünschmann A. Fatal pyogranulomatous myocarditis in 10 Boxer puppies. J Vet Diagn Invest 2016; 28:144-9. [PMID: 26965234 DOI: 10.1177/1040638715626486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Over a period of 5 years, 10 pure-bred Boxer puppies, 9-16 weeks old, were presented with a history of sudden death and were diagnosed with pyogranulomatous myocarditis. The myocarditis was characterized by a mixed infiltrate composed predominantly of neutrophils and macrophages. In our retrospective study, original case records and archived materials were examined. All dogs were positive for Borrelia burgdorferi on immunohistochemistry (IHC). There was no evidence of infectious agents in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) heart tissue sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin, Ziehl-Neelsen, Gram, Grocott methenamine silver, Warthin-Starry, Von Kossa, and Steiner-Chapman stains. IHC for Chlamydia sp., Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, West Nile virus, and canine parvovirus also yielded a negative result in all dogs. Polymerase chain reaction testing for vector-borne pathogens on heart tissue from 9 of the dogs (1 frozen and 8 FFPE samples) yielded positive results for 1 dog with B. burgdorferi as well as Anaplasma phagocytophilum in another dog. Subsequently, 2 additional cases were found in a French Bulldog and a French Bulldog-Beagle mix that had identical morphology, test results, age, and seasonality to these 10 Boxer dogs. The similarities in the seasonality, signalment of the affected dogs, and the gross and microscopic lesions suggest a common etiology. Positive IHC and morphologic similarities to human Lyme carditis indicate that B. burgdorferi is likely the agent involved. An additional consideration for these cases is the possibility of a breed-specific autoimmune myocarditis or potential predisposition for cardiopathogenic agents in young Boxers.
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- Susan E Detmer
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Detmer)Division of Comparative Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, Covington, LA (Bouljihad)Department of Veterinary Population Medicine/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (Hayden, Schefers, Armien, Wünschmann)
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Mannava K, G Grabinski Z, Mousa O. Putting Heart Block Back in the "Lyme Light". J Cardiol Cases 2015; 11:105-108. [PMID: 30546542 PMCID: PMC6280003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2014.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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We report a case of syncope in a young patient who presented with high-degree, variable atrioventricular heart block. Despite having no other classic manifestations of Lyme disease, she was treated with intravenous ceftriaxone for Lyme carditis on high clinical suspicion due to geographic location. The heart block resolved within 24 h of treatment. Although rare, we demonstrate the importance of considering Lyme carditis in patients who present with new-onset heart block and a history of living in an endemic area. Initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy can lead to rapid resolution of this condition. .
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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Chauhan V, Chauhan N, Chauhan CGS, Vaid M. A young healthy male with syncope and complete heart block. Scott Med J 2013; 58:e13-7. [DOI: 10.1177/0036933013482661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction It is rare to see heart block as the first-and-only presentation of Lyme disease, the reported incidence being just 1% in untreated patients. Case presentation We report a patient who presented with syncope secondary to a fluctuating heart block. He had no previous manifestations of Lyme disease. Lyme carditis was suspected after the other usual etiologies of heart block were ruled out. Later, serologies came positive and patient’s heart block resolved on ceftriaxone therapy. Conclusion In at-risk individuals, clinicians should rule out this readily-treatable cause of heart block before proceeding with permanent pacemaker implantation due to enormous clinical and cost implications involved. Missing the diagnosis also exposes the patient to the risk of developing the late complications of Lyme disease. Diagnosis of isolated Lyme carditis is a challenge because the clinician does not have the diagnostic-clues that can usually be gleaned from the more common stigmata of Lyme disease.
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- V Chauhan
- Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine & Hahnemann University Hospital, USA
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- Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine & Hahnemann University Hospital, USA
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- Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine & Hahnemann University Hospital, USA
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- Research Fellow, Department of Public Health, Thomas Jefferson University, USA
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ACCF 2012 expert consensus document on practical clinical considerations in the interpretation of troponin elevations: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation task force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents. J Am Coll Cardiol 2012; 60:2427-63. [PMID: 23154053 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.08.969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 263] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pseudoseizures in a preadolescent: does this case have a bite? Pediatr Emerg Care 2012; 28:691-5. [PMID: 22766586 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31825d21ae] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We report a preadolescent girl with acquired complete heart block most likely caused by viral myocarditis. The diagnosis was supported by endomyocardial biopsy and several immunohistological panels. A temporary pacemaker was used, and the child responded well to therapy with full recovery of cardiac conduction.
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Reservoir targeted vaccine for lyme borreliosis induces a yearlong, neutralizing antibody response to OspA in white-footed mice. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY : CVI 2011; 18:1809-16. [PMID: 21918116 PMCID: PMC3209012 DOI: 10.1128/cvi.05226-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. The enzootic cycle of this pathogen requires that Ixodes spp. acquire B. burgdorferi from infected wildlife reservoirs and transmit it to other uninfected wildlife. At present, there are no effective measures to control B. burgdorferi; there is no human vaccine available, and existing vector control measures are generally not acceptable to the public. However, if B. burgdorferi could be eliminated from its reservoir hosts or from the ticks that feed on them, the enzootic cycle would be broken, and the incidence of Lyme disease would decrease. We developed OspA-RTV, a reservoir targeted bait vaccine (RTV) based on the immunogenic outer surface protein A (OspA) of B. burgdorferi aimed at breaking the natural cycle of this spirochete. White-footed mice, the major reservoir species for this spirochete in nature developed a systemic OspA-specific IgG response as a result of ingestion of the bait formulation. This immune response protected white-footed mice against B. burgdorferi infection upon tick challenge and cleared B. burgdorferi from the tick vector. In performing extensive studies to optimize the OspA-RTV for field deployment, we determined that mice that consumed the vaccine over periods of 1 or 4 months developed a yearlong, neutralizing anti-OspA systemic IgG response. Furthermore, we defined the minimum number of OspA-RTV units needed to induce a protective immune response.
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Symptomatic sustained cardiac arrhythmias are frequently observed in in the coronary care unit and often lead to hemodynamic compromise, especially in the presence of multisystem disease. The predominant arrhythmias noted in intensive care units are tachyarrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation and flutter, and ventricular tachycardia. Bradycardias, arguably less life-threatening than tachyarrhythmias, can arise from sinus node dysfunction or atrioventricular conduction block; transient vagally-mediated bradycardias are frequently encountered as well. Prompt diagnosis of the patient with tachycardia is critical as treatment depends on the accurate diagnosis of tachycardia mechanism. The electrocardiogram remains the most important diagnostic tool for the evaluation of both wide and narrow complex tachycardia. The electrocardiographic diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia is based on evaluation of atrioventricular relationship and QRS morphology while the diagnosis of narrow complex tachycardia is based on the location and morphology of P waves. It is important for critical care specialists to understand the principles of cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and remain current with the recent advances in the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of patients with arrhythmias.
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- Section of Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.
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Bhate C, Schwartz RA. Lyme disease: Part I. Advances and perspectives. J Am Acad Dermatol 2011; 64:619-36; quiz 637-8. [PMID: 21414493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2009] [Revised: 03/18/2010] [Accepted: 03/28/2010] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Lyme disease (LD) is an increasingly recognized multisystem, insect-borne zoonosis. Prevalent worldwide, it has a variety of presentations at different stages of infection. The characteristic rash with central clearing known as erythema chronicum migrans, or simply erythema migrans, appears in its first stage. Typical features may be absent, and important variations are evident among cases seen in different parts of the world. LD may be difficult to diagnose clinically; knowledge about its epidemiology and transmission may be of assistance when the diagnosis is unclear. Based upon our experience with LD and a comprehensive literature review, we provide an update of LD epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management. We also cover the three clinical stages of LD that parallel those of syphilis, another spirochetal disease.
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- Chinmoy Bhate
- Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103-2714, USA
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis due to subclinical Lyme borreliosis. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2009; 124:336-8. [DOI: 10.1017/s0022215109990867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractObjective:We report an extremely rare case of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis due to subclinical Lyme borreliosis.Method:Case report presenting a 15-year-old girl referred with hoarseness and soft voice.Results:Right-sided recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis was observed using videolaryngoscopy. Imaging was used to exclude intracranial, cervical and intrathoracic embryological lesions, vascular malformations and tumours. Laboratory and electrophysiological investigations were used to exclude inflammatory and paraneoplastic processes, endocrinopathy and metabolic disorders. Serological testing was positive for Lyme disease. Parenteral ceftriaxone therapy was commenced. The patient's nerve paralysis showed complete recovery on the seventh day of antibiotic treatment; this was confirmed by videolaryngoscopy.Conclusion:Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis is an extremely rare complication of neuroborreliosis associated with Lyme disease. In patients with recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in whom the clinical history is uncertain and the usual diagnostic methods give negative results, screening with anti-borrelia immunoglobulin M is suggested.
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Spent culture medium from virulent Borrelia burgdorferi increases permeability of individually perfused microvessels of rat mesentery. PLoS One 2008; 3:e4101. [PMID: 19116656 PMCID: PMC2605548 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2008] [Accepted: 11/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Lyme disease is a common vector-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb), which manifests as systemic and targeted tissue inflammation. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that Bb-induced inflammation is primarily host-mediated, via cytokine or chemokine production that promotes leukocyte adhesion/migration. Whether Bb produces mediators that can directly alter the vascular permeability in vivo has not been investigated. The objective of the present study was to investigate if Bb produces a mediator(s) that can directly activate endothelial cells resulting in increases in permeability in intact microvessels in the absence of blood cells. Methodology/Principal Findings The effects of cell-free, spent culture medium from virulent (B31-A3) and avirulent (B31-A) B. burgdorferi on microvessel permeability and endothelial calcium concentration, [Ca2+]i, were examined in individually perfused rat mesenteric venules. Microvessel permeability was determined by measuring hydraulic conductivity (Lp). Endothelial [Ca2+]i, a necessary signal initiating hyperpermeability, was measured in Fura-2 loaded microvessels. B31-A3 spent medium caused a rapid and transient increase in Lp and endothelial [Ca2+]i. Within 2–5 min, the mean peak Lp increased to 5.6±0.9 times the control, and endothelial [Ca2+]i increased from 113±11 nM to a mean peak value of 324±35 nM. In contrast, neither endothelial [Ca2+]i nor Lp was altered by B31-A spent medium. Conclusions/Significance A mediator(s) produced by virulent Bb under culture conditions directly activates endothelial cells, resulting in increases in microvessel permeability. Most importantly, the production of this mediator is associated with Bb virulence and is likely produced by one or more of the 8 plasmid(s) missing from strain B31-A.
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Lyme carditis: sequential electrocardiographic changes in response to antibiotic therapy. Int J Cardiol 2008; 137:167-71. [PMID: 18684533 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2008] [Accepted: 05/03/2008] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Lyme disease is a tick-borne spirochetal infection that may involve heart. The cardiac manifestations of Lyme disease including varying degrees of atrioventricular heart block occur within weeks to months of the infecting tick bite. This report describes a 43 year-old man with Lyme carditis who presented with complete heart block. The heart block resolved with ceftriaxone therapy. Lyme carditis should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients who present with new onset advanced heart block.
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. This review details the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment, and prophylaxis for the disease. Information was obtained from a search of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases (keyword: Lyme disease) for articles published from August 31, 1997, through September 1, 2007. Approximately 20,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported annually. Residents of the coastal Northeast, northwest California, and the Great Lakes region are at highest risk. Children and those spending extended time outdoors in wooded areas are also at increased risk. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Ixodes tick (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus). Typically, the tick must feed for at least 36 hours for transmission of the causative bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, to occur. Each of the 3 stages of the disease is associated with specific clinical features: early localized infection, with erythema migrans, fever, malaise, fatigue, headache, myalgias, and arthralgias; early disseminated infection (occurring days to weeks later), with neurologic, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular symptoms and multiple erythema migrans lesions; and late disseminated infection, with intermittent swelling and pain of 1 or more joints (especially knees). Neurologic manifestations (neuropathy or encephalopathy) may occur. Diagnosis is usually made clinically. Treatment is accomplished with doxycycline or amoxicillin; cefuroxime axetil or erythromycin can be used as an alternative. Late or severe disease requires intravenous ceftriaxone or penicillin G. Single-dose doxycycline (200 mg orally) can be used as prophylaxis in selected patients. Preventive measures should be emphasized to patients to help reduce risk.
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- Robert L Bratton
- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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Pourel J. Le diagnostic clinique des manifestations articulaires et musculaires de la borréliose de Lyme. Med Mal Infect 2007; 37:523-31. [PMID: 17368783 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2006.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2006] [Accepted: 01/15/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis in case of joint and muscular presentations is generally suggested by epidemiological factors. However, as a rule, laboratory testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. When considering the epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis in France, the only areas free of ticks infected by Borrelia burgdorgeri sl, are those close to the Mediterranean sea or at high altitude. The risk is greatest in the Alsace region. Exposure is particularly high among forest workers and people who use the countryside for their leisure activities. The likelihood of infection following a tick bite is difficult to assess; indeed, the bite site may remain unnoticed. A medical history of erythema migrans, if untreated, is a major diagnostic clue, although the association appears to be less consistent in France than in the US. Lyme arthritis generally arises apparently spontaneously. It is characteristically mono- or oligo-articular, asymmetrical, predominantly affects the knee, and has an intermittent course. Synovial cysts and enthesitis are common. Myositis is rare, polymorphic, and has been linked to other symptoms in the same localizations. Minor arthralgia and myalgia frequently occur, principally early in the course of the infection. It was suggested that sequels of the disease include so-called fibromyalgic syndromes. The principal differential diagnosis as far as arthritis is concerned, is made on spondylarthropathy and chronic juvenile arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is another pathology, although Lyme arthritis does sometimes evolve to chronicity.
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- Service de rhumatologie et UMR CNRS 7561, CHU de Nancy, rue du Morvan, 54511 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Lyme disease is endemic to areas in both Europe and the United States and the incidence is increasing. Despite published guidelines, controversy persists about its diagnosis and management in patients who do not meet strict diagnostic criteria. This review summarizes important recently published studies and recommendations for the diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. RECENT FINDINGS Recent comprehensive guidelines have been published for the diagnosis and management of pediatric Lyme disease. In addition, recent studies may help physicians differentiate between Lyme and aseptic meningitis, as well as show the poor sensitivity of cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction. Controversy continues about the diagnosis and management of "chronic Lyme disease", despite the current medical literature. Recently published studies in the US have also better described southern tick-associated rash illness, an entity that may present a similar clinical picture to Lyme disease. Guidelines have also been published on the management and diagnosis of other tick-borne illnesses often seen as co-infections with Lyme disease. Finally, case reports have been published describing new cardiac manifestations associated with Lyme disease. SUMMARY Controversies persist about the diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. Recently published guidelines and primary research can aid clinicians in diagnosing Lyme properly.
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- Eric Hoppa
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Borreliosi di Lyme e neuroborreliosi. Neurologia 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1634-7072(07)70543-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Wormser GP, Dattwyler RJ, Shapiro ED, Halperin JJ, Steere AC, Klempner MS, Krause PJ, Bakken JS, Strle F, Stanek G, Bockenstedt L, Fish D, Dumler JS, Nadelman RB. The clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis: clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2006; 43:1089-134. [PMID: 17029130 DOI: 10.1086/508667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1269] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2006] [Accepted: 08/21/2006] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Evidence-based guidelines for the management of patients with Lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis (formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis), and babesiosis were prepared by an expert panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. These updated guidelines replace the previous treatment guidelines published in 2000 (Clin Infect Dis 2000; 31[Suppl 1]:1-14). The guidelines are intended for use by health care providers who care for patients who either have these infections or may be at risk for them. For each of these Ixodes tickborne infections, information is provided about prevention, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. Tables list the doses and durations of antimicrobial therapy recommended for treatment and prevention of Lyme disease and provide a partial list of therapies to be avoided. A definition of post-Lyme disease syndrome is proposed.
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- Gary P Wormser
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.
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Halperin JJ. Is neuroborreliosis a medical emergency? Neurocrit Care 2006; 4:260-6. [PMID: 16757836 DOI: 10.1385/ncc:4:3:260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/1999] [Revised: 11/30/1999] [Accepted: 11/30/1999] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Although Lyme disease affects the nervous system in many ways (collectively known as neuroborreliosis), only rarely does it present as a medical emergency. In extreme cases, it may cause (1) encephalitis, (2) a rapidly progressive peripheral neuropathy, or (3) a painful truncal radiculopathy that may be confused with a severe visceral process. Knowing when to consider this spirochetosis in the differential diagnosis requires an understanding of its true clinical spectrum, and of an appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
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Seslar SP, Berul CI, Burklow TR, Cecchin F, Alexander ME. Transient prolonged corrected QT interval in Lyme disease. J Pediatr 2006; 148:692-7. [PMID: 16737890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2005] [Revised: 09/29/2005] [Accepted: 11/11/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Lyme disease, caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, has known cardiovascular effects typically manifesting in varying degrees of atrioventricular block. Three patients presented with QT interval prolongation associated with Lyme disease, a previously unreported manifestation of Lyme carditis. Implications and a proposed clinical management approach are discussed.
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- Stephen P Seslar
- Arrhythmia Service, Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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- Kevin J Biese
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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Cadavid D, Bai Y, Hodzic E, Narayan K, Barthold SW, Pachner AR. Cardiac involvement in non-human primates infected with the Lyme disease spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. J Transl Med 2004; 84:1439-50. [PMID: 15448708 DOI: 10.1038/labinvest.3700177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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To investigate cardiac involvement in the non-human primate (NHP) model of Lyme disease, we inoculated 39 adult Macaca mulatta with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto strains N40 (BbN40) by needle (N=22, 14 immunocompetent (IC), seven permanently immunosuppressed (IS), and four transiently immunosuppressed (TISP)) or by tick-bite (N=4, all TISP) or strain 297 (Bb297) by needle (N=2 IS), or with B. garinii strains Pbi (N=4, 2 TISP and 2 IS), 793 (N=2, TISP) or Pli (N=2, TISP). Five uninfected NHPs were used as controls. Infection and inflammation was studied in the hearts and the aorta removed at necropsy 2-32 months after inoculation by (1) H&E and trichrome-staining; (2) immunohistochemistry and digital image analysis; (3) Western blot densitometry; and (4) TaqMan RT-PCR. All NHPs inoculated with BbN40 became infected and showed carditis at necropsy. The predominant cells were T cells, plasma cells, and macrophages. There was increased IgG and IgM in the heart independent of immunosuppression. The B-cell chemokine BLC was significantly increased in IS-NHPs. There was increased deposition of the complement membrane attack complex (MAC) in TISP and IS-NHPs. The spirochetal load was very high in all BbN40-inoculated IS-NHPs but minimal if any in IC or TISP NHPs. Double-immunostaining revealed that many spirochetes in the heart of BbN40-IS NHPs had MAC on their membranes. We conclude that carditis in NHPs infected with B. burgdorferi is frequent and can persist for years but is mild unless they are immunosupressed.
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- Diego Cadavid
- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.
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Karim A, Robson A, Calonje E. Case 1: enlarging lesion on right inner thigh. Diagnosis: erythema chronicum migrans caused by Lyme disease. Clin Exp Dermatol 2003; 28:335-6. [PMID: 12780734 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01225.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- A Karim
- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
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- M M Davidson
- Microbiology Department, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ
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