Persistent and Late Lyme Disease
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Persistent and late Lyme disease refers to the manifestations that may appear some time after an infection by the bacterium transmitted by the bite of certain ticks, when it was not treated early.
Common symptoms: It can include pain or swelling in the joints, fatigue, neurological complaints such as tingling or concentration problems, and other varied and prolonged symptoms.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care if there was a tick bite or exposure in risk areas and persistent symptoms appear.
Which specialist treats it? Its workup usually involves the infectious disease specialist and the internist, with support from the general practitioner. With prolonged symptoms and no clear explanation, the prudent thing is to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 62 doctors who treat persistent and late lyme disease
Which specialist treats persistent and late lyme disease?
Late and persistent Lyme disease should be evaluated by a general practitioner for the initial assessment, with support from an infectious disease specialist or an internal medicine physician for comprehensive management. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in persistent and late lyme disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is persistent and late lyme disease?
Persistent and late Lyme disease refers to the manifestations that may appear some time after an infection by the bacterium transmitted by the bite of certain ticks, when it was not treated early.
Which doctor treats persistent and late lyme disease?
Late and persistent Lyme disease should be evaluated by a general practitioner for the initial assessment, with support from an infectious disease specialist or an internal medicine physician for comprehensive management. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.