Lyme Disease Case Study Discussion 5
\nLyme Disease Case Study Discussion 5<\/p>\n
A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient\u2019s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies were ordered:<\/p>\n
Studies\tResults
\nLyme disease test,\tElevated IgM antibody titers against Borrelia burgdorferi (normal: low)
\nErythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),\t30 mm\/hour (normal: \u226415 mm\/hour)
\nAspartate aminotransferase (AST),\t32 units\/L (normal: 8-20 units\/L)
\nHemoglobin (Hgb),\t12 g\/dL (normal: 14-18 g\/dL)
\nHematocrit (Hct),\t36% (normal: 42%-52%)
\nRheumatoid factor (RF),\tNegative (normal: negative)
\nAntinuclear antibodies (ANA),\tNegative (normal: negative)<\/p>\n
Diagnostic Analysis<\/p>\n
Based on the patient\u2019s history of camping in the woods and an insect bite and rash on the thigh, Lyme disease was suspected. Early in the course of this disease, testing for specific immunoglobulin (Ig) M antibodies against B. burgdorferi is the most helpful in diagnosing Lyme disease. An elevated ESR, increased AST levels, and mild anemia are frequently seen early in this disease. RF and ANA abnormalities are usually absent.<\/p>\n
Critical Thinking Questions<\/p>\n
1. What is the cardinal sign of Lyme disease? (always on the boards) 2. At what stages of Lyme disease are the IgG and IgM antibodies elevated?<\/p>\n
3. Why was the ESR elevated?<\/p>\n
4. What is the Therapeutic goal for Lyme Disease and what is the recommended treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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