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American Lyme Disease Foundation
Address:
American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 466
Lyme, CT 06371
E-mail Address:
[email protected]
Internet address:
http://www.aldf.com/
Description of Services Provided:
This site provides a thorough review of Lyme disease, including symptoms, treatment, and vaccines. Some of their information is available in Spanish.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Address:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333,
Phone:
(404) 639-3311
(404) 639-3534
(800) 311-3435
Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov/
Description of Services Provided:
Among their "Health Topics A to Z," the CDC offers reliable information on Lyme disease. Included are photos of actual ticks and a map of the US showing where the disease is most prevalent.
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Address:
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone:
(703) 299-0200
Internet address:
http://www.idsociety.org/default.aspx/
Description of Services Provided:
The IDSA is an organization for doctors, scientists, and other healthcare professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. The public can access fact sheets and press releases on Lyme disease.
Last reviewed August 2008 by David L. Horn, MD, FACP
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