Elsevier

Psychosomatics

Volume 55, Issue 5, September–October 2014, Pages 421-429
Psychosomatics

Review Articles
Lyme Disease: A Review of Its Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Treatment

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Background

Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness transmitted to humans, has become increasingly recognized.

Objective

Given the myriad neurovegetative and neuropsychiatric symptoms that can be associated with Lyme disease, we sought to review the epidemiology, evaluation, and treatment of the disorder.

Methods

A case vignette that highlights manifestations of the condition and dilemmas associated with its treatment is presented.

Conclusions

Knowledge about its symptoms, its abnormal laboratory tests, and its course can help to guide the timely and appropriate management of this spirochetal infection.

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