Flap over treating Lyme Disease

Some 20,000 people will be diagnosed this year with Lyme disease, most in the northeast, mid-atlantic states and Wisconsin,Minnesota and northern California.

For the first time since 2001 the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) updated it's guidelines regarding treatment of Lyme .. and they're controverisal .. saying "95 percent of cases of Lyme disease are cured with 10 to 28 days of oral antibiotics."
The update came out in November but is getting an airing now.
The arguement against the update: that many people need prolonged treatment .. the IDSA says, not so - that it can only lead to drug resistance and other medical problems.

I share this because, if you're being treated for Lyme and your doctor wants to change direction, you'll know why . .and if you're recently diagnosed, you'll know the current thinking.
Mind you, just because the IDSA makes a recommendation doesn't mean doctors HAVE to follow it .. but the currrent thinking is, insurance companies will begin to push - as a shorter course of treatment can mean a smaller price tag.
Anyway .. if you want to learn more .. follow this link.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/