Lyme Disease in Children - 15/09/22
, Jason A. Helis, MD b, d, e, Brian E. Daikh, MD b, f, gRésumé |
Lyme disease is now the most frequently reported vector-borne disease in the United States. The highest incidence is in children aged 5 to 9 years with a male predominance. The most common manifestation, erythema migrans, is sometimes not recognized, leading to risk of complications. Testing for Lyme disease should only be done if there is a consistent clinical syndrome with exposure in a Lyme-endemic area. Most forms of Lyme disease are successfully treated with short courses of oral therapy. Prevention and management of tick bites is important.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Lyme disease, Child, Tick-borne diseases, Intracranial hypertension, Tick bites
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Vol 36 - N° 3
P. 593-603 - septembre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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