Lyme Disease: An Evidence-based Approach

Second Edition by John Halperin (Editor)

Publisher: CAB International

Publication Date: October 15, 2018

Print Length: 298 pages

This new edition of Lyme Disease offers an up-to-date and evidence-based approach to the complex disorders referred to as Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis. The book delves into the causative organism and its requisite ecosystem, providing a comprehensive exploration of disease epidemiology, host-Borrelia interactions, diagnostic testing, clinical manifestations, therapeutic options, and the role of host immunity in pathogenesis and long-term prognosis.

Key features include:

• Includes new borrelial pathogens that have been identified (B. miyamotoi, B. mayonii, and B. bavariensis among others).
• Provides updated information on the molecular biology of the organism, neuroborreliosis, and the role of the C6 peptide in diagnosis.
• Discusses controversies surrounding ‘chronic Lyme disease’, post-Lyme disease syndrome, and other ongoing but non-specific symptoms attributed to this infection.

This book is an essential resource for clinicians and researchers involved with the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. It also serves as a valuable guide for students of global health and infectious disease, offering insights into both the basic biology of the infection and practical clinical aspects.