Classification and Staging of Morgellons Disease: Lessons from Syphilis

Author:

Middelveen, MJ, Martinez, RM, Fesler, MC, Sapi, E, Burke, J, Shah, JS, Nicolaus, C, and Stricker, RB

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2020-02

Journal/Series title:

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol

Volume:

URL:

https://www.dovepress.com/classification-and-staging-of-morgellons-disease-lesso...

Abstract:

Morgellons disease (MD) is a contested dermopathy that is associated with Borrelia spirochetal infection. A simple classification system was previously established to help validate the disease based on clinical features (classes I-IV).