The overdiagnosis of Lyme disease
AC Steere, E Taylor, GL McHugh, EL Logigian - Jama, 1993 - jamanetwork.com
Objective.—To analyze the diagnoses, serological test results, and treatment results of the
patients evaluated in a Lyme disease clinic, both prior to referral and from current
evaluation. Design.—Retrospective case survey of prescreened patients. Setting.—
Research and diagnostic Lyme disease clinic in a university hospital. Patients.—All 788
patients referred to the clinic during a 4.5-year period who were thought by the referring
physician or the patient to have a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Main Outcome Measurements …
patients evaluated in a Lyme disease clinic, both prior to referral and from current
evaluation. Design.—Retrospective case survey of prescreened patients. Setting.—
Research and diagnostic Lyme disease clinic in a university hospital. Patients.—All 788
patients referred to the clinic during a 4.5-year period who were thought by the referring
physician or the patient to have a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Main Outcome Measurements …