Knowledge base

Understanding
Lyme disease.

Reviewed by Julian Douwes M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Klinik St. Georg

Physician-authored guides to help you understand your condition, your options, and the science behind treatment.

Education built on three decades of experience

Every article in our knowledge base is written and reviewed by physicians at Klinik St. Georg. We do not simplify to the point of inaccuracy, and we do not complicate to the point of obscurity. Our goal is to give you the information you need — clearly, honestly, and with the context that matters.

If you have been searching the internet for reliable Lyme disease information, you know how difficult it is to find sources that are both medically accurate and patient-centered. That is what we are building here.

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Foundation

Understanding Lyme

What is Lyme disease?

A comprehensive guide to Borrelia burgdorferi infection: how it is transmitted, how it progresses through stages, why testing is challenging, and what the current treatment landscape looks like. The essential starting point for understanding your condition.

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Deep dive

Persistent infection

Chronic Lyme disease

Why standard treatment fails for some patients. The science behind persistent infection versus post-infectious syndrome, what PTLDS means, and what patients actually experience when their Lyme disease does not resolve with standard care.

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Advanced

Co-infections

Lyme co-infections

Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, and other tick-borne co-infections that complicate Lyme disease. Why co-infections matter for treatment success and how they change the clinical picture.

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Practical

Diagnostics

Lyme testing and diagnosis

Why standard two-tier testing misses cases, what advanced testing options exist, how to interpret your results, and what a thorough diagnostic workup should include. A practical guide to getting accurate answers.

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Specialist

Neuroborreliosis

Neurological Lyme disease

When Lyme disease affects the nervous system: brain fog, neuropathy, cranial nerve involvement, and central nervous system complications. How neuroborreliosis is diagnosed and what treatment approaches are available.

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Reference

Symptom guide

Complete symptom guide

A detailed look at every major Lyme disease symptom category: neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, fatigue, and sleep. Understand what your body is telling you and when to seek specialized care.

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Free resource

The Lyme Treatment Guide

Everything you need to know about Lyme disease treatment in Germany — from understanding your options to planning your trip. Written by our medical team and designed for patients who are ready to take the next step.

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