Conquering Lyme disease : science bridges the great divide / Brian A. Fallon and Jennifer Sotsky ; with Carl Brenner, Carolyn Britton, Marina Makous, Jenifer Nields, and Barbara Strobino.
The Bettendorf Public Library copy was funded by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and sponsored by UnityPoint. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
What is Lyme disease? -- The early history and epidemiologic surveillance -- What are the symptoms and signs of Lyme disease? -- What do the diagnostic tests tell us? -- The great divide and the Lyme wars -- Why would symptoms persist after antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease? -- What are the treatments for Lyme disease? -- Other tick-transmitted illnesses -- What other non-infectious diseases have Lyme-like symptoms? -- Lyme disease prevention and transmission -- Suggestions to the patient in seeking evaluation or treatment -- The experience of the patient with chronic illness -- Frequently asked questions -- The good news about Lyme disease research.
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