Lyme Disease misinformation on NPR

Here's a radio story from NPR's Science Friday, May 25, 2012. It has received criticism for featuring a guest from the IDSA, discrediting the existence of chronic infection, stating that "patients believe they have ongoing infection...".

http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709186/tick-talk-lyme-disease-under-the-microscope#

JOHN DANKOSKY, HOST:
This is SCIENCE FRIDAY. I'm John Dankosky, in for Ira Flatow. You've probably already encountered them this year, buried deep in your pet's fur, maybe on your own skin - yes, ticks. These bloodsuckers are often no bigger than a poppy seed, but they can wreak havoc with your health and your pet's.
Infected ticks are the main culprits in the transmission of Lyme disease. It's being blamed for causing a senior banker at JPMorgan to miss a lot of work, leading to a more than $2 billion blunder. Lyme disease can be debilitating. The symptoms can range from fever and fatigue to neurological problems, but there's not agreement about how to diagnose and treat the infection.
After all, Lyme disease has been called the great imitator. Its symptoms often mimic those of many other ailments. So how is Lyme disease transmitted? Why is it so tricky to detect and treat? And are we really seeing more of these nasty ticks than ever before?....