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Lyme Disease - The New Great Imitator: Diagnosis & Treatment of Tick-Borne Infections in Primary Care (March 2021 Webinar)

This half day virtual educational meeting (via Zoom) took place in March 2021 and focused on challenges faced by primary care clinicians in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.  Most presentations were recorded.

This event was open to health professionals only and is of particular relevance to GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and those working in minor injury units across all parts of the UK and Ireland.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this series,
attendees will be able to:

  • outline the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment in the prevention of persistent symptoms

  • confidently manage tick bites and treat early Lyme disease

  • access and use up to date guidelines on the treatment of Lyme disease

  • discuss the recognised scientific uncertainties and the need for further research in relation to both diagnosis and treatment.


Course Director:
Professor John (Jack) Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases,
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/University College Dublin, Ireland. 
Lead Trustee of Lyme Resource Centre

Content:

  • Diagnosing and managing Lyme disease in Primary Care settings.
    Dr Anne Cruikshank, GP Oxfordshire, RCGP Clinical Champion for Lyme disease (2018-2019)
     

  • Lessons from a GP’s personal experience of tick bites and Lyme disease.
    Dr Rachael Llewelyn, GP Somerset, Member of RCGP Lyme Disease Spotlight Project.
     

  • Questions around Lyme disease & the challenge of diagnosis and treatment.
    Dr Zahra Husain, GP London, co-author of RCGP Lyme disease Toolkit and member of RCGP Lyme Disease Spotlight Project.
     

  • Chronic Infections With Lyme And Other Tickborne Pathogens.
    Professor John (Jack) Lambert Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/ University College Dublin, Ireland. Lead Trustee of Lyme Resource Centre.
     

  • Lyme Disease: Question and Answer Session.
    Dr Anne Cruikshank, Dr Rachael Llewelyn, Dr Zahra Husain & Professor John (Jack) Lambert

PRESENTATION of PRE POST COURSE QUESTIONS LYME EVENT (PDF file)

Interactive Q&A session with all speakers (PDF file)

Diagnosing and Managing Lyme Disease in Primary Care Settings
37:16
Lyme Resource Centre

Diagnosing and Managing Lyme Disease in Primary Care Settings

Dr. Anne Cruikshank discusses diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. Dr. Cruikshank is a GP from Oxfordshire, England, who was "Lyme Disease Champion" for the 2018-19 RCGP Spotlight Project on Lyme disease, and co-author of the RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit. Part of the training course for healthcare professionals: "Lyme disease: The New Great Imitator" held via Zoom on 6th March 2021.
Lessons from a GP’s Personal Experience of Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
47:56
Lyme Resource Centre

Lessons from a GP’s Personal Experience of Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Dr. Rachael Llewelyn describes her personal experience of Lyme disease as a patient and as a GP. Dr. Llewelyn is a GP from north Somerset, England, who was a member of the steering group of the 2018-19 RCGP Spotlight Project on Lyme Disease. Part of the training course for healthcare professionals: "Lyme Disease: The New Great Imitator" held via Zoom on 6th March 2021.
Questions Around Lyme Disease & the Challenge of Diagnosis and Treatment
35:11
Lyme Resource Centre

Questions Around Lyme Disease & the Challenge of Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Zahra Husain discusses the challenges in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Husain is a GP from London, England, who was a member of the steering group of the 2018-19 RCGP Spotlight Project on Lyme Disease, and co-author of the RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit. Part of the training course for healthcare professionals: "Lyme Disease: The New Great Imitator" held via Zoom on 6th March 2021.
Chronic Infections With Lyme And Other Tickborne Pathogens
41:46
Lyme Resource Centre

Chronic Infections With Lyme And Other Tickborne Pathogens

Prof. Jack Lambert discusses what to do if early Lyme disease has been missed. Prof. Lambert is Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Rotunda Hospital, and UCD School of Medicine, Dublin. Part of the training course for healthcare professionals: "Lyme Disease: The New Great Imitator" held via Zoom on 6th March 2021.
Lyme Disease: Question and Answer Session
12:39
Lyme Resource Centre

Lyme Disease: Question and Answer Session

Doctors answer questions on Lyme disease. Part of the training course for healthcare professionals: "Lyme Disease: The New Great Imitator" held via Zoom on 6th March 2021.

PRESENTATION of PRE POST COURSE QUESTIONS LYME EVENT (PDF file)

Interactive Q&A session with all speakers (PDF file)

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