Lyme disease--part I: epidemiology and etiology.
Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-borne disease that typically presents with myalgia, fatigue, and a characteristic rash. LD occurs worldwide, and its incidence continues to increase. Prevention and early diagnosis based on increased understanding of disease transmission and pathomechanisms are crucial in stopping LD from progressing to its later stages. In this article, the first of a 2-part series on LD, we review epidemiologic and etiologic factors.
Baumgarten
Jana M
JM
Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York 10021, USA.
Montiel
Norma J
NJ
Sinha
Animesh A
AA
D000818:Animals; D025065:Borrelia burgdorferi; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*