Conquering Lyme disease : science bridges the great divide /
Brian A. Fallon and Jennifer Sotsky ; with Carl Brenner, Carolyn Britton, Marina Makous, Jenifer Nields and Barbara Strobino.
- New York : Columbia University Press, (c)2018.
- 1 online resource (xxviii, 421 pages)
Includes bibliographies and index.
What is Lyme disease? -- The early history and epidemiologic surveillance -- What are the symptoms and signs of Lyme disease? -- What do the diagnostic tests tell us? -- The great divide and the Lyme wars -- Why would symptoms persist after antibiotic treatment? -- What are the treatments? -- Other tick-transmitted illnesses -- What other non-infectious diseases have Lyme-like symptoms? -- Prevention and transmission -- Suggestions to the patient in search of medical help -- The experience of the patient with chronic illness -- Frequently asked questions -- The good news about Lyme disease research.