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Lyme disease in North Carolina
Southern Medical Journal
|June 1, 1983
Summary
Two Lyme disease cases in North Carolina highlight its spread to southern states. Physicians should recognize early signs like erythema chronicum migrans and consider antibiotic treatment.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Tick-borne Illnesses
Background:
- Lyme disease is traditionally recognized as a problem in northeastern states.
- Sporadic cases have been reported in southern states, suggesting a widening distribution.
- Awareness among healthcare providers in non-endemic areas is crucial.