Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity

Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity

The clinical picture of diffuse fasciitis is described in three male patients, living in a highly Borreliosis endemic region. We discuss the likelihood of a causal relationship with a Borrelia infection.

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Veröffentlicht in:Rheumatology international 2009-09, Vol.29 (11), p.1385-1388
Hauptverfasser: Houtman, Pieternella Maria, Jansen, Tim L., Weel, Jan, Grond, Joris K. A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Borrelia
Borrelia burgdorferi
DNA, Bacterial - analysis
Fasciitis - etiology
Humans
Lyme Disease - complications
Lyme Disease - diagnosis
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Rheumatology
Short Communication
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Zusammenfassung:The clinical picture of diffuse fasciitis is described in three male patients, living in a highly Borreliosis endemic region. We discuss the likelihood of a causal relationship with a Borrelia infection.
ISSN:0172-8172
1437-160X
DOI:10.1007/s00296-009-0987-3