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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcome of Early Lyme Disease in Patients with Microbiologically Confirmed Erythema Migrans.

Authors :
Smith, Robert
Schoen, Robert T.
Rahn, Daniel W.
Sikand, Vijay K.
Nowakowski, John
Parenti, Dennis L.
Holman, Mary S.
Persing, David H.
Steere, Allen C.
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine; 3/19/2002, Vol. 136 Issue 6, p421-428, 8p, 6 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the clinical presentation and treatment outcome of early Lyme disease in patients with microbiologically confirmed erythema migrans in the U.S. Detection of Borrelia burgdorferi by polymerase chain reaction; Response of patients to antibiotic treatment; Administration of antibiotic therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
136
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6973996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-136-6-200203190-00005