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Lyme disease update.

Eric Hoppa and Richard Bachur

Curr Opin Pediatr 19(3):275-80 (2007) PMID 17505186

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.

DOI: 10.1097/MOP.0b013e3280e1269a
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