Case Study 2

Boy with Fever and Rash

Question 6 of 6

Why is it important to give patients with Lyme disease adequate treatment?

A. To prevent further spread of the disease

B. The patient can develop complications if untreated
(eg. cranial palsy, peripheral neuropathy, cardiac defects)

C. The rash can ulcerate if left untreated

The Biology Project
University of Arizona
Tuesday, August 4, 1998
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