Lyme Disease and Chronic Infectious Disease

Course overview

This continuing education course provides a comprehensive review of Lyme disease and related chronic infectious conditions from both biomedical and traditional Chinese medicine perspectives. It examines etiology, epidemiology, immune evasion, inflammatory mechanisms, clinical stages, diagnostic strategies, co-infections, and conventional treatment approaches, including management of the Herxheimer reaction. The program also presents Chinese medicine diagnostic patterns, acupuncture strategies, herbal formula design with dosage considerations, and current laboratory research on botanical activity against bacterial infection. The course integrates modern scientific findings with classical theory to support an evidence-informed, clinically practical approach to patient care. Access the online course anytime through HealthCMi, download the materials, complete the online quiz, and receive instant acupuncture license credit.