Lyme Disease & Children: The Latest Advancements in Diagnosing, Testing and Treating

About The Event

Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (TBDs) can affect children in several ways. They may develop nervous system disorders, arthritis, fatigue, facial palsy, as well as the psychiatric symptoms associated with PANS/PANDAS. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent escalation.

In this webinar, two of the foremost experts in diagnosing and treating tick-borne infections in children, Dr. Nancy O’Hara, MD and Dr. Joseph Burrascano, Jr., MD, will detail the health challenges related to TBDs and how to overcome them.

Topics include:
– Can Lyme be passed to a child in utero?
– Common and uncommon symptoms associated with TBDs in children
– PANS/PANDAS, learning challenges, and autism associated with TBDs
– Diagnosing TBDs clinically and with lab testing
– Antibiotic and natural treatments