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[Lyme disease--also a childhood disease]
1Kliniki Pediatrii CMKP przy Wojewódzkim Szpitalu Dzieciecym, Dziekanowie Leśnym.
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Lyme borreliosis, an epidemic disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, affects the skin, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and joints in three phases. Antibiotic treatment is effective for this condition, which is of interest to various medical specialties, including pediatrics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Lyme borreliosis is an epidemic disease with a global distribution.
- The causative agent is the gram-negative bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
- The disease presents with distinct clinical manifestations across multiple organ systems.
Purpose:
- To describe Lyme borreliosis based on a comprehensive survey of the world literature.
- To outline the characteristic three-phase progression of the disease.
- To highlight the involvement of various organ systems and the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy.
Summary:
- Lyme borreliosis progresses through three distinct phases, impacting the skin, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and joints.
- Caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, this infectious disease requires prompt diagnosis and management.
- Antibiotic treatment has demonstrated efficacy in managing Lyme borreliosis.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of Lyme borreliosis for clinicians and researchers.
- Emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of Lyme borreliosis management, involving specialties like pediatrics.
- Underscores the importance of recognizing and treating Lyme borreliosis effectively to prevent long-term complications.
Abstract:
In the light of a survey of the world literature Lyme borreliosis, an epidemic disease caused by gram-negative organisms Borrelia burgdorferi is described. The disease has three phases with involvement of the skin, the nervous system, the cardiovascular system and joints. Treatment with antibiotics is effective. The disease lies in the fields of interest of various specialties including paediatrics.