Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Learning objectives
Lyme disease is an increasingly common infectious disease in many regions of the U.S. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of early Lyme disease results in better outcomes. This presentation provides physicians with clinically relevant information that will enhance their diagnostic and management skills.
After completing this module, learners should be able to:
- Describe epidemiologic risk factors
- Recognize various disease presentations
- Summarize the EM trial evidence
- Explain treatment options and the clinical factors influencing management decisions