Lyme disease and Bell's palsy: an epidemiological study of diagnosis and risk in England.

CONCLUSION: Healthcare practitioners should have a high index of suspicion for Lyme disease following travel in the areas shown, particularly in the summer months. The authors suggest that patients presenting with facial palsy should be tested for Lyme disease.
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Source: The British Journal of General Practice - April 10, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Cooper L, Branagan-Harris M, Tuson R, Nduka C Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research