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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (14 Jan 2015)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 590 and 591 together. Lyme Disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borella burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. The commonest...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (14 Jan 2015)
Brendan Griffin: 590. To ask the Minister for Health if he will initiate a full review of the diagnostic approach to Lyme disease in view of numerous examples of unsatisfactory patient experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49758/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (14 Jan 2015)
Brendan Griffin: 591. To ask the Minister for Health if he will initiate a public information campaign regarding the causes, symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49759/14]