Updates on Lyme Disease

Roughly 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. However, despite this surprisingly high incidence, Lyme disease doesn't always present in the same way and co-infections with other tick-borne illnesses frequently occur, complicating the diagnosis. Dr. Kathleen Spreen, author of the recently published Compendium of Tick-Borne Disease-A Thousand Pearls, shares insights on common clinical misconceptions about Lyme Disease as well as her experiences in life and practice which propelled the creation of this important resource.