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Does Lyme Disease Exist in Australia?

Description

Despite the lack of evidence that Lyme disease can be acquired in Australia, growing numbers of patients, their supporters, and some politicians demand diagnosis and treatment according to the protocols of the “chronic Lyme disease” school of thought, highlighted in this module.

This MJA narrative review shares more.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the symptoms of Lyme disease
  2. Be aware of current controversial discussions of originating countries
  3. Choose adequate treatment options for confirmed cases of Lyme disease and for chronic ‘Lyme disease-like illness’.

Details

Authors: Peter J Collignon, Gary D Lum, Jennifer MB Robson

Article Type: Narrative review

 

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CPD Activity Details
Topic
General Practice and Primary Care, Infectious Diseases
CAPE Aspects
Professionalism
Effective Year

Educational Activities (EA) - 1.0

Reviewing Performance (RP) - 0.0

Measuring Outcomes (MO) - 0.0

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*Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA)’s revised Registration Standard: Continuing professional development (the Standard)