history of lyme disease
The history of Lyme disease first starts in 1975 when Lyme disease was first recognized. Two years later which is 1977 the first 51 cases were reported and from that which is 5 years which is 1982~1996 the number of reported cases increased by 32 times which is 1632 reported cases. In 1982 the bacterium was discovered. Two years later Lyme disease became a disease that can be reported. From that which is 1991 Lyme disease became a disease that can be researched. Finally in 1997 the vaccine became available. In 2001 the manufacturer withdrew the vaccine from market. last in 2009 it was the reported infectious disease number 7.
Image above is a picture of the Lyme disease discoverer.
Willy Burgdorfer
Lyme disease History
Image above is a picture of the Lyme disease discoverer.
Willy Burgdorfer
Lyme disease History