Praktické lekárnictvo 2-3/2014

Current possibilities of diagnostics, treatment and prevention of lyme disease

Lyme disease is a multi-system infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia. In some patients the disease can become chronic and even cause long-term disability. Precise diagnostics and early initiation of antibiotic treatment are key for successful treatment. This paper summarises current information on diagnostics, treatment and prevention of this disease.