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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (14 May 2019)
Thomas Pringle: 338. To ask the Minister for Health the actions carried out to bring about diagnosis and treatment facilities for those suffering from Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (14 May 2019)
Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is a notifiable disease in Ireland since 2012. Lyme disease is a well-recognised infection, which is familiar to GPs and hospital specialists (especially those specialising in Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Dermatology Cardiology and Microbiology)....