Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne Disorders

This book addresses not only Lyme but also other tick-borne diseases that are a threat to public health. It contains a section covering on-line information and appendices on self-help groups and other supportive organisations, products, services, state medical complaint boards, drugs, a medical glossary and a reading list.

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Ever since Lyme disease was first brought to public attention in the 1970s, cases have been found in nearly every state. The number of Lyme disease sufferers continues to climb and other dangerous tick-borne disorders emerge. The disease remains an elusive diagnosis, hampering chances of early treatment. The author of this text, the founder of the Lyme Disease Foundation, addresses not only Lyme but also other tick-borne diseases that are a threat to public health. A special section covers online information and appendixes cover: self-help groups and other supportive organizations, products, services, state medical complaint boards, drugs, medical glossary, and a reading list.