Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Timely Diagnosis of Tick-Borne Infections

Authors

Gary P. Wormser, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Eliana Jacobson
Elayna M. Shanker

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115226

Journal Title

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease

First Page

115226

Last Page

115226

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

1-2021

Department

Medicine

Abstract

We describe 3 adult patients who did not have COVID-19 but instead had a treatable tick-borne infection. In each case, however, the duration of time until diagnosis was delayed due to issues that have arisen because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues need to be addressed to preserve patient well-being.

Recommended Citation

Wormser, G. P., Jacobson, E., & Shanker, E. M. (2021). Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Timely Diagnosis of Tick-Borne Infections. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 99 (1), 115226-115226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115226