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Dedication Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Contributors to the First Edition Unit I: The Context of Interprofessional Primary Care Chapter 1: The Structure of Primary Care Chapter 2: Family and Culture Within the Context of Primary Care Chapter 3: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Chapter 4: Primary Care in the Community: Assessment and Use of Resources Chapter 5: Palliative Care Chapter 6: Appraising Clinical Practice Guidelines
Unit II: Cardiovascular Conditions Unit III: Dermatologic Conditions Unit IV: Endocrine Conditions Unit V: Gastroenterologic Conditions Chapter 17: Bowel Obstruction Chapter 18: Cirrhosis of the Liver Chapter 19: Gallbladder Chapter 20: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Chapter 21: Gastroenterologic Cancers Chapter 22: Hepatitis Chapter 23: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chapter 24: Pancreatitis: Acute and Chronic Chapter 25: Peptic Ulcer Disease
Unit VI: Genitourinary Conditions Unit VII: Hematologic Conditions Unit VIII: Immunologic Conditions Unit IX: Musculoskeletal Conditions Chapter 39: Anterior Knee Pain Chapter 40: Articulation Injuries of the Ankle and Hip Chapter 41: Cumulative Trauma Disorder Chapter 42: Fibromyalgia and Diffuse Illnesses Chapter 43: Low Back Pain Chapter 44: Osteoarthritis Chapter 45: Osteoporosis Chapter 46: Plantar Fasciitis Chapter 47: Identification and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders
Unit X: Neurologic Conditions Chapter 48: Dementia and Delirium Chapter 49: Demyelinating Disease/Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 50: Dizziness, Vertigo, and Ataxia Chapter 51: Headache Chapter 52: Parkinson’s Disease Chapter 53: Peripheral Neuropathy Chapter 54: Seizure Disorders Chapter 55: Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks, and Carotid Stenosis
Unit XI: Psychiatric Conditions Unit XII: Reproductive Conditions Unit XIII: Respiratory Conditions
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Chapter 38: Lyme Disease
Dedication Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Contributors to the First Edition Unit I: The Context of Interprofessional Primary Care Chapter 1: The Structure of Primary Care Chapter 2: Family and Culture Within the Context of Primary Care Chapter 3: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Chapter 4: Primary Care in the Community: Assessment and Use of Resources Chapter 5: Palliative Care Chapter 6: Appraising Clinical Practice Guidelines
Unit II: Cardiovascular Conditions Unit III: Dermatologic Conditions Unit IV: Endocrine Conditions Unit V: Gastroenterologic Conditions Chapter 17: Bowel Obstruction Chapter 18: Cirrhosis of the Liver Chapter 19: Gallbladder Chapter 20: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Chapter 21: Gastroenterologic Cancers Chapter 22: Hepatitis Chapter 23: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chapter 24: Pancreatitis: Acute and Chronic Chapter 25: Peptic Ulcer Disease
Unit VI: Genitourinary Conditions Unit VII: Hematologic Conditions Unit VIII: Immunologic Conditions Unit IX: Musculoskeletal Conditions Chapter 39: Anterior Knee Pain Chapter 40: Articulation Injuries of the Ankle and Hip Chapter 41: Cumulative Trauma Disorder Chapter 42: Fibromyalgia and Diffuse Illnesses Chapter 43: Low Back Pain Chapter 44: Osteoarthritis Chapter 45: Osteoporosis Chapter 46: Plantar Fasciitis Chapter 47: Identification and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders
Unit X: Neurologic Conditions Chapter 48: Dementia and Delirium Chapter 49: Demyelinating Disease/Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 50: Dizziness, Vertigo, and Ataxia Chapter 51: Headache Chapter 52: Parkinson’s Disease Chapter 53: Peripheral Neuropathy Chapter 54: Seizure Disorders Chapter 55: Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks, and Carotid Stenosis
Unit XI: Psychiatric Conditions Unit XII: Reproductive Conditions Unit XIII: Respiratory Conditions
10.1891/9780826171481.0038
Authors
- Jackson, David I., DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Abstract
Lyme disease also called Lyme borreliosis is a multisystem illness caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. The primary care provider’s role is paramount in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, as early diagnosis and treatment translate into better outcomes. The best opportunity for an accurate early diagnosis is the characteristic erythema migrans (EM) or bull’s-eye rash stage. The manifestation of early disseminated and late Lyme disease can affect personal, professional, or social aspects of a patient’s life regardless of response to treatment. Varying degrees of fatigue, malaise, memory loss, concentration difficulties, anxiety, and depression often accompany dissemination and neurologic involvement. The primary care provider must recognize and address the possible complications of Lyme disease and their potential effects on the patient. Information on available support groups and psychological counseling if indicated should be provided.