Early identification of Lyme disease complications

JAAPA. 2023 Jan 1;36(1):19-23. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000902892.41571.17.

Abstract

Complications of Lyme disease including Lyme arthritis, Lyme carditis, and Lyme neuroborreliosis, typically occur during the early disseminated and late phases of the disease. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion so they can recognize and treat complications promptly. Early treatment with appropriate antibiotics often leads to improved clinical outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Affect
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lyme Disease* / complications
  • Lyme Disease* / diagnosis
  • Lyme Disease* / drug therapy
  • Lyme Neuroborreliosis* / complications
  • Lyme Neuroborreliosis* / diagnosis
  • Lyme Neuroborreliosis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents