IDSA Lyme Disease Review Panel Extends Public Input Period and Sets the Public Hearing Date

 Revised 04/24/2009

IDSA has convened a review panel to examine whether the Society’s Lyme Disease guidelines, published in 2006, should be revised or updated based on a rigorous review of the medical and scientific evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease.

The Review Panel initiated a 60-day input period to allow the public to submit information to ensure that all points of view are taken into consideration. There will also be an open public hearing to offer a forum for the presentation of relevant information on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease.

The public input period has been extended to April 24.  Interested individuals and organizations may submit information as follows:

PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD NOW CLOSED.

Open Public Hearing

The Review Panel will hold an open public hearing July 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The hearing, which had been planned for April 27, is being postponed to allow potential presenters more time to prepare and make travel arrangements.

APPLICATION PERIOD NOW CLOSED.

Members of the public will be able to view the hearing live on the IDSA website. A taped archive will be available online after the hearing.