Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Lyme Disease

Abstract

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States and is also seen in areas of Europe and Asia. The growing deer and Ixodes species tick populations in many areas underscore the importance of clinicians to properly recognize and treat the different stages of Lyme disease. Controversy regarding the cause and management of persistent symptoms following treatment of Lyme disease persists and is highlighted in this review.

Keywords: Borrelia burgdorferi; Lyme disease; Lyme disease treatment; Post-Lyme disease syndrome.