LymeDisease.org responds to Slate’s “Lyme-Illiterate” article

Commentary: There was an article published in Slate magazine several days ago, which misrepresented both the science and suffering of patients with Lyme disease, and the doctors who treat them. The timing of the article coincides with the Lyme bill awaiting signature by Governor Cuomo. This response by Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA, Executive director of LymeDisease.org, is an excellent summary of the science and politics of Lyme disease. Poor sensitivity of recommended Lyme testing combined with an unacceptably high failure rate of IDSA treatment protocols (discussed in this blog), are a recipe for widespread disability and suffering among the American people. We urgently need a scientific forum where doctors, patient advocates, scientists, insurers, and politicians come together to solve the health care crisis that is before us.

LymeDisease.org responds to Slate’s “Lyme-Illiterate” article, LymePolicyWonk Blog