The Challenges of Diagnosing Disseminated Lyme Disease in a Patient with CLL

Futuri, Solaiman and Malik, Afshan and Shani, Dana (2012) The Challenges of Diagnosing Disseminated Lyme Disease in a Patient with CLL. Open Journal of Blood Diseases, 02 (01). pp. 14-15. ISSN 2164-3180

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Abstract

The diagnosis of Lyme disease may be a challenge in patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. In relying on detection of antibodies in the serum for diagnosis we are presented with a problem in our patients with CLL in whom there is hypogammaglobulinemia secondary to B-cell malfunction. We suggest the use of PCR in aiding in diagnosis of Lyme disease in patients with CLL.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Library Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 11 Apr 2023 05:58
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2024 03:49
URI: http://info.euro-archives.com/id/eprint/1016

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