Dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.
Announcements & News
Former NIH Lyme disease expert Dr. Phillip Baker is the new Executive Director of ALDF
Now is the time to take precautions against Lyme disease
Updated guidelines on Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment released by IDSA
Diagnosis of Lyme disease: updates, issues, and insights
Learn more about chronic Lyme disease
Is long-term antibiotic therapy safe?
CDC cautions against certain commercial tests for Lyme disease
The best private organization-based site that can be recommended to patients for education on Lyme disease is that of the American Lyme
Disease Foundation.
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Of eight websites with "Lyme" in the domain name, only the American Lyme Disease Foundation provides accurate information.
Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Learn about Lyme disease
- The IDSA Case Study Course is an interactive learning tool that consists of a series of case studies based on the IDSA Guidelines , “The Clinical Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Lyme Disease, Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis”. The case studies are designed to educate physicians and clinicians on the proper diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, as well as provide an opportunity to better understand the IDSA guidelines. Additional references are included to enhance the learning experience. CME credit is available.
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