In an article published by Monaghan et al in Pediatric Research, in a cohort of about 100 pediatric patients who had been diagnosed with Lyme disease between 6 months and 10 years prior to their enrollment in the study, 75% recovered fully with all symptoms being resolved by 6 months after the completion of their treatment; 31% experienced a full recovery within 1 month, 30% recovered in 1 to 3 months, and 14% recovered in 4 to 6 months. However, nearly a quarter of patients—22%—reported persistent symptoms lasting 6 months or longer. The study authors concluded, “In the current study, most children with Lyme disease experienced full resolution of symptoms, including those who initially met post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome criteria. Effective communication about recovery rates and common symptoms that may persist post-treatment is needed.”
July 11, 2023