Lyme Disease

Marie E. Schwalbe; Robert P. Olympia

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-85765-2_99

Lyme Disease

Marie E. Schwalbe
, Robert P. Olympia

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Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness typically caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans via the deer tick (Genus Ixodes). In pediatrics, Lyme disease most commonly affects those age 5–15 years living in the northeastern or midwestern United States. Initially, the infection causes rash, but in days to weeks can progress to affect the central/peripheral nervous system and the heart. Late in the infection, within months, joints are affected. Lyme disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms. This chapter describes the clinical manifestations, the diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease at each stage.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Clinical Considerations in School-based Health
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Guide for Physicians, Advanced practice providers and School nurses
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	789-798
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031857652
ISBN (Print)	9783031857645
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-85765-2_99
State	Published - Jan 1 2025

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