A 37-year-old man dies from Lyme carditis after his symptoms are dismissed as a viral flu-like illness.
"Unfortunately, diagnosis can be delayed while serology is being processed, and clinical suspicion should guide empiric treatment."
The man initially complained of a fever, sore throat and joint pain. He had been exposed to ticks but did not recall a tick bite. Several weeks later, he was rushed to the hospital with heart palpitations, shortness of breath and chest discomfort.
"Unfortunately, diagnosis can be delayed while serology is being processed, and clinical suspicion should guide empiric treatment."
The man initially complained of a fever, sore throat and joint pain. He had been exposed to ticks but did not recall a tick bite. Several weeks later, he was rushed to the hospital with heart palpitations, shortness of breath and chest discomfort.
To read a Lyme Science blog on this topic: "Patients die when Lyme carditis is not treated," click here: https://danielcameronmd.com/patients-die-lyme-carditis-not…/
