Abstract
We report the use of photopheresis in a patient with chronic Lyme arthritis with apparent resolution of the signs and symptoms. Further controlled trials will be required to determine whether there is a therapeutic role for photopheresis in this disease.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Infectious / drug therapy*
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Chronic Disease
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Doxycycline / therapeutic use
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Drug Resistance
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Humans
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Lyme Disease / drug therapy*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Photopheresis*
Substances
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Penicillins
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Ceftriaxone
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Doxycycline