Vets Consider ‘Chronic’ Lyme in Horses
Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently announced that it will be reviewing the case for “chronic” Lyme disease, as well as the treatments for ongoing symptoms of the tick-borne
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Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently announced that it will be reviewing the case for “chronic” Lyme disease, as well as the treatments for ongoing symptoms of the tick-borne infection in humans. On the equine side, veterinarians are also investigating whether Lyme disease in horses can be considered a chronic condition, and, if so, how best to handle it
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Elizabeth Troutman
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