Evidence-based guidelines for the management of Lyme disease.
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This report, completed in November 2003, is intended to serve as a resource for physicians, public health officials and organizations involved in the evaluation and treatment of Lyme disease.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Expert review of anti-infective therapy
دوره 2 1 Suppl شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004