Lyme Disease in Children

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2022

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Infectious disease clinics of North America

MeSH Headings

Child; Erythema Chronicum Migrans (complications, epidemiology); Female; Humans; Incidence; Lyme Disease (diagnosis, drug therapy, epidemiology); Male

Abstract

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.

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593

Last Page

603

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