Question 144 · LEK · Lyme disease
Indicate the false statement concerning the diagnostics of Lyme disease:
- A. lack of data on a tick bite in the medical history is irrelevant for the diagnosis.
- B. positive serological tests without symptoms typical of Lyme disease are irrelevant for the diagnosis.
- C. specific IgM antibodies appear in blood after 3-4 weeks after the infection.
- D. specific IgG antibodies are detectable in blood 6-8 weeks after the infection.
- E. specific IgG antibodies are present in blood up to 12-24 weeks after the infection.
Hint
Consider how long IgG antibodies to Borrelia remain detectable after infection, even after successful treatment.
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