莱姆(Lyme)病是一种由硬蜱传播并由burgdorferi包柔氏螺旋体引起的多系统炎性疾病。目前,它是美国最为常见的蜱传播性疾病。美国32个州以及除南极洲之外的其他所有大洲均已有报告。受感染的蜱不仅在森林地区,而且在管理良好的郊外草地也可发现。对这种新发现的疾病,尚未明确提出最佳治疗方案,但根据已发表的有关进展中的经验和工作情况作如下介绍。 Lyme disease is a multi-systemic inflammatory disease that is transmitted by Ixodes and which is caused by the burgdorferi spirochete. At present, it is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. 32 states in the United States and all continents except Antarctica have been reported. Infected ticks can be found not only in the forest but also in the well-managed suburbs. The best treatment for this newly discovered disease is not yet clearly stated, but is presented below based on published experiences and work in progress.