Ticks can spread Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)

A suspected or confirmed case must be reported within 7 calendar days to S.F. Department of Public Health

For Clinicians

• Letter to San Francisco Medical Providers on Lyme Disease reporting and follow up conducted by the SF Department of Public Health
• Lyme Disease Case Report Form (fill in)

Useful Lyme Disease Links

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Lyme Disease information site
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Notice to Readers: Caution Regarding Testing for Lyme Disease
• California Department of Health Services Lyme Disease information site
  
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    • Lyme Disease information in English & Spanish
    • Testing ticks for B. burgdorferi
    • Common ticks of California