But there were more than 3,000 other cases that seemed similar to Lyme but did not meet the case definition.

This case definition was further refined in 1994.

(3) The clinical case definitions were reviewed and agreed upon by the experts at this meeting.

So far, 824 children who fit the case definition have died.

A case definition from a broader sense encompassing its use in more than just medical terms.

A case definition has the following characteristics, it defines a case in time, person and place.

By creating a case definition, public health professionals are better equipped to study an outbreak and determine possible causes.

The end result of this process is a broader case definition, making treatment accessible to many more.

The blood component transfused is not part of the case definition.

Also, they said that some cases might not meet the criteria set by the centers' case definition.