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Could this Tragic Case be Linked to Chronic Infection from Lyme Bacteria?
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Tulane University (7.18.2024) published the article, “Could tragic case be linked to chronic infection from Lyme bacteria?” A new case study from Tulane University, published in the journal Heliyon, examines whether untreated chronic Lyme disease could have contributed to a tragic case involving substance abuse and violence. The case study focused on a 32-year-old man with a history of multiple tick bites, but delayed Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment. As his symptoms worsened, he turned to substance abuse, particularly PCP, to self-medicate. During PCP withdrawal, he committed homicide, assault, and ultimately took his own life.