Alan G Barbour
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2015
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Once restricted to small forested areas in the northeast and north-central United States, Lyme disease is now a common infection in North America and Europe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that more than 300,000 new cases occur each year in the United States. Misunderstandings over symptoms and treatment increase the publics concerns about the disease-which, if not properly treated, can become chronic and debilitating. An...
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Describes the different opinions and options about the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, using the stories of four patients to illustrate the varying course of the disease in different individuals, and offering useful information for peole who live, work, and play in high-risk areas.