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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Apr 2018)

John McGuinness: 49. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his plans to improve follow-up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on whether current training for doctors is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17059/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Apr 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 106. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his plans to improve follow-up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on whether current training for medical professionals is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16502/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 106 together. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia 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. Lyme disease is...

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