Conference Presentations

• The predictive value of clinical and biological markers in the diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis: This presentation will outline the pitfalls of the diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis and will present and up-to-date review of the literature on the different diagnostic tests. This review shows that the susceptibility of the serologic tests is not adequate. Professor Christian Perronne, M.D., Ph.D.
• Holistic treatment of Lyme disease: This presentation will show that there are other important accompanying treatments besides the antibiotic therapy, which have a positive effect on the length and success of the therapy. There are nine different pillars to optimize the treatment. Carsten Nicolaus, M.D., Ph.D.
• Neuropsychological Misdiagnoses: This presentation will report on a reference cohort of patients who were misdiagnosed and how that related to neuropsychological misdiagnosis. The effect on neuropsychological domains and the academic and professional accommodations required will be emphasized. Leo J. Shea, III, PhD.
• Lyme in Pregnancy: Implications for the fetus: This presentation will cover literature review of Lyme disease in pregnancy and implications for the fetus and neonate. Suggested management options for treating pregnant women with Lyme disease and associated tickborne diseases will be discussed. Sarah Chissell MRCOG
• Pediatric Lyme disease: This presentation will discuss the clinical history, presentation, evaluation and treatment of Lyme and associated co-infections in the pediatric population. Illustrative case histories will be reviewed.   Ann F. Corson, M.D.
• The possible role of Lyme disease in ALS, MS, Parkinson's disease and Dementia: Several possible manifestations of Neuroborreliosis, such as ALS, MS, Parkinson's Disease and Dementia will be discussed, including clinical characteristics, unique laboratory findings, treatment regimens, and responsiveness David C. Martz, MD
• The role of co-infections in Lyme disease: Patients suffering with Lyme disease often complain of a host of chronic symptoms despite seemingly adequate courses of antibiotics. Ticks are now multiply infected with other organisms in addition to Borrelia, the causative organism of Lyme disease, and patients may contract multiple infections simultaneously. Coinfections include Erlichia/anaplasma, Babesia, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, Rickettsial infections, viruses and a host of other organisms. This talk will address the most common coinfections, issues with testing and treatment, and differential diagnosis in the chronically ill patient who has failed conventional therapies. Richard I. Horowitz, M.D.