Erythema migrans. Rash as key to early diagnosis of Lyme disease

The presence of erythema migrans offers physicians the best opportunity for diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Serologic testing has poor sensitivity in patients with early disease. Therefore, aggressive antibiotic treatment initiated solely on the basis of clinical findings is appropriate. A...

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Published in:	Postgraduate medicine Vol. 94; no. 1; p. 133
Main Author:	Masters, E J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-07-1993
Subjects:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Erythema Chronicum Migrans - pathology Humans Lyme Disease - diagnosis Lyme Disease - drug therapy Lyme Disease - pathology
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Summary:	The presence of erythema migrans offers physicians the best opportunity for diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Serologic testing has poor sensitivity in patients with early disease. Therefore, aggressive antibiotic treatment initiated solely on the basis of clinical findings is appropriate. A number of recently studied regimens have shown success against the infection.
ISSN:	0032-5481
DOI:	10.1080/00325481.1993.11945684