LYME-DISEASE DURING PREGNANCY

There has been great concern in the past regarding the possible fetal infection and teratogenicity from Lyme disease contracted during pregn ancy because of the similarities of disease caused by Borrelia burgdor feri to syphilis. Although the initial retrospective case reports were alarming, more recent prospective data have been reassuring. This art icle reviews the evidence that currently supports the assurance of the benign nature of this infection with respect to the fetus.