Previously, the only official figure from the CDC regarding Lyme disease was the number of new cases reported to the agency, about 30,000 a year. This number was always believed to be unrealistically low by comparison to the actual number of new Americans who might be infected each year. This official announcement confirms that suspicion and hints of a far greater infectious crisis than previously assumed. For the full press release, click here
CDC Estimates 300,000 New US Lyme Patients Each Year
"In the fullness of time, the mainstream handling of Chronic Lyme Disease will be viewed as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of medicine."
Kenneth B. Liegner, MD
Board Certified Internist + training in Pathology and Critical Care Medicine / NY
Board Certified Internist + training in Pathology and Critical Care Medicine / NY
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