Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and is increasing in incidence in the United States. Patient education and early recognition and treatment of the disease are critical to reduce the impact of chronic long-term infection.

Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - March 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Amber Carriveau, Hanna Poole, Anne Thomas Source Type: research