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Review
. 2009 Sep;29(11):1385-8.
doi: 10.1007/s00296-009-0987-3. Epub 2009 Jun 9.

Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity

Pieternella Maria Houtman  1 , Tim L Jansen, Jan Weel, Joris K A Grond
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Borrelial fasciitis: as yet insufficient proof for a distinct entity

Pieternella Maria Houtman et al. Rheumatol Int. 2009 Sep.

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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