Lyme disease scientists, clinicians and patient groups all around the world are watching how the Australian Government is treating its Lyme and associated illness patients. The broken promises, denial and disbelief continue, even after a full Senate Inquiry into "Lyme-like" illness in Australia.

Comments from international experts on the Department of Health's DSCATT Clinical Pathway (guidelines for clinicians on how to deal with tick-borne illnesses) express horror, dismay and fear for the welfare of Australian Lyme patients.

“There are many uncertainties with regard to Lyme disease, but a guideline should take a precautionary standpoint and precautionary measures to avoid a lingering and debilitating disease - not disregard these uncertainties.”

“All the uncertainties need much, much more research before a document with so much “certainty” like this can be instituted.”

Diana Uitdenbogerd-Drenth (PhD), Vice-chair of the Tick-Borne Disease Foundation of Netherlands.

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