#516 Lyme Disease Primer featuring  Dr. Sophie Woolston

#516 Lyme Disease Primer featuring Dr. Sophie Woolston

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:18:30

Stop getting TICK’ed off by Lyme

Master Lyme disease — from recognizing erythema migrans and avoiding unnecessary testing to managing disseminated Lyme and post-exposure prophylaxis. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in the clinic. We’re joined by Dr. Sophie Woolston MD, infectious diseases expert and clinician-educator. (MaineHealth)

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Case 1
  • Lyme Basics
  • Stages of Lyme
  • Lyme Testing and Interpretation
  • Coinfection
  • Lyme Treatment
  • Tick Prevention and Removal
  • Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome
  • Outro

Credits

  • Written and Produced by: Beth Gasperlin MD
  • Show Notes, Infographics, and Cover Art by: Zoya Surani
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Gasperlin MD  
  • Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Sophie Woolston MD


Disclosures

Dr. Woolston reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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