Lyme borreliosis – facts and myths Review article
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Sep 30, 2017
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borreliosis, Lyme disease
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Lyme disease is a zoonosis diagnosed more frequently nowadays. This subject is source of controversial opinions and emotional reactions. We try to summarize data about borreliosis and present symptoms, diagnostic approach, treatment of this disease, as well as answer for questions often asked by patients.
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3. British Infection Association: The epidemiology, prevention, investigation and treatment of Lyme borreliosis in United Kingdom Patients: A position statement by the British Infection Association.
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5. Stanek G., Fingerie V., Hunfeld K.-P. et al.: Lyme borreliosis: clinical case definitions for diagnosis and management in Europe. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. 2011; 17: 69-79.
6. Flisiak R., Pancewicz S.: Diagnostyka i leczenie Boreliozy z Lyme. Zalecenia Polskiego Towarzystwa Epidemiologów i Lekarzy Chorób Zakaźnych [online].
7. Halperin J.J., Baker P., Wormser G.D.: Common Misconceptions About Lyme Diseasese. Am. J. Med. 2013; 126(3): 264.e1-264.e7.
8. Klempner M.S., Baker .PJ., Shapiro E.D. et al.: Treatment Trials for Post-Lyme Disease Symptomps Revisited. Am. J. Med. 2013; 126(8): 665-668.