Abstract
Methods Children evaluated in the pediatric rheumatology clinics of Penn State Children’s Hospital and diagnosed with Lyme arthritis between 2002 and 2010 were reviewed from initial contact to the most recent follow-up documentation available. The diagnosis of Lyme arthritis in all cases was based on the presentation of synovitis and/ or enthesitis in combination with positive Western blot assays by CDC criteria. Children with transient arthritis ( 3 mo) by presenting laboratory features and clinical features throughout their follow-up.
Highlights
To identify potential risk factors for chronic Lyme arthritis in children and to describe the course of chronic arthritis in our cohort
There were no significant differences between subgroups in time to initial treatment, presence of early dissemination symptoms, ANA positivity, or initial ESR values
Rocephin was prescribed in 28% of the chronic subgroup versus 9% of the transient subgroup
Summary
From 2011 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology Miami, FL, USA. 2-5 June 2011. From 2011 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology Miami, FL, USA. Purpose To identify potential risk factors for chronic Lyme arthritis in children and to describe the course of chronic arthritis in our cohort
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
