Lyme disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative organism of Lyme?
A
Borrelia burgdorferi
2
Q
What is the vector in Lyme?
A
Tick
3
Q
What is the presentation of early Lyme?
A
Erythema migrans in 80%= characteristic bullseye rash
Flu like= fatigue, myalgia, arthralgia, fever, chills
4
Q
What are the systems Lyme disease disseminated to?
A
MSK
Neuro
5
Q
How does Lyme disease disseminate?
A
Haematological
Lymphatic
6
Q
What are some common features of neuro Lyme?
A
Mononeuropathy
CN palsy
Meningitis
7
Q
What are th common systems affected by chronic Lyme disease?
A
MSK and neuro
8
Q
How is Lyme disease diagnosed?
A
Erythema migrans= diagnostic, start antibiotics
ELISA for B. burgorferi
9
Q
What is the management of Lyme disease?
A
Doxycycline 14-21 days
-Amoxicillin if contraindicated
Disseminated= ceftriaxone
