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2 days ago · Treatment regimens for Lyme disease range from 14 days in early localized disease, to 14–21 days in early disseminated disease to 14–28 days in late disseminated disease. Neurologic complications of Lyme disease may be treated with doxycycline as it can be taken by mouth and has a lower cost, although in North America evidence of efficacy ...
2 days ago · The signs of Lyme disease in children are similar to those in adults. The most common sign is a rash, which can appear similar to a bull’s eye target. Other symptoms include fever, chills ...
2 days ago · If the tick is attached, use a pair of tweezers to grab onto the tick as close to the skin as possible and give it a few gentle pulls. (Ripping it out could cause the tick’s mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin, causing irritation). Eventually, after a few gentle pulls, the tick should come out.
2 days ago · Blood tests to find disease-fighting antibodies to the bacteria. Treatment. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The sooner you begin taking an antibiotic, the quicker and more complete recovery will be. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days, but it may be longer, depending on your symptoms.
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