Diagnosis and treatment of “chronic Lyme”: primum non nocere
Abstract Background Approximately 10% of patients experience prolonged symptoms after Lyme disease. PTLDS (post treatment Lyme disease syndrome) is a controversial topic. It has been described as a source of overdiagnosis and off-label treatment. This review aims to describe the diagnostic errors an...
Main Authors: | Prat Sébastien, Dalbin Jacques, Plotton Catherine, Gocko Xavier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08618-w |
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