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Erschienen in: Rheumatology International 11/2009

01.09.2009 | Short Communication

Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity

verfasst von: Pieternella Maria Houtman, Tim L. Jansen, Jan Weel, Joris K. A. Grond

Erschienen in: Rheumatology International | Ausgabe 11/2009

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Abstract

The clinical picture of diffuse fasciitis is described in three male patients, living in a highly Borreliosis endemic region. We discuss the likelihood of a causal relationship with a Borrelia infection.
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Metadaten
Titel
Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity
verfasst von
Pieternella Maria Houtman
Tim L. Jansen
Jan Weel
Joris K. A. Grond
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Rheumatology International / Ausgabe 11/2009
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-009-0987-3

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