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Diagnostic Testing for Patients With Suspected Ocular Manifestations of Lyme Disease.

Morgan L Thomsen, Fatima M Raposo, Paul B Greenberg, Robert H Janigian, Melissa M Gaitanis, Amanda M Hunter

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Morgan L ThomsenProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.
Fatima M RaposoProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.
Paul B GreenbergProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.
Robert H JanigianProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.
Melissa M GaitanisProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.
Amanda M HunterProvidence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rhode Island.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Observations: This review article provides guidelines for the appropriate diagnostic testing to obtain when encountering ocular manifestations of suspected Lyme disease. Conclusions: To ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, eye care clinicians should be familiar with the appropriate diagnostic testing for patients suspected to have ocular manifestations of Lyme disease. If testing confirms Lyme disease, refer the patient to an infectious disease specialist for antimicrobial treatment and additional management.

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PMID40529603
PMCPMC12169622

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