Lyme Carditis: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management

Lyme Carditis: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management

Cardiac involvement is a rare but relevant manifestation of Lyme disease that frequently presents as atrioventricular block (AVB). Immune-mediated injury has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Lyme carditis due to possible cross-reaction between <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> antigens a...

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Main Authors: Cinzia Radesich, Eva Del Mestre, Kristen Medo, Giancarlo Vitrella, Paolo Manca, Mario Chiatto, Matteo Castrichini, Gianfranco Sinagra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Lyme carditis
Lyme disease
<i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i>
atrioventricular block
temporary pacing
doxycycline
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/5/582

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