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   Can antibiotics treat Lyme disease?

   • The mainstay of treatment is with oral (pill) antibiotics, but intravenous antibiotics are sometimes indicated for more difficult to treat cases of neurologic-Lyme disease, such as meningitis, and cases of late Lyme arthritis. Why are antibiotics the first line of treatment for Lyme disease?

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   What is the best antibiotic for Lyme disease?

   • The three first-line oral antibiotics for Lyme disease include doxycycline (Monodox, Doryx, Vibramycin, Oracea), amoxicillin (Amoxil), and cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef). Ceftriaxone (“Rocephin”) administered intravenously is the preferred antibiotic for neurologic Lyme disease in the United States.

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   Why is early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease important?

   • Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease is important and can help prevent late Lyme disease. The following treatment regimens reflect CDC’s interpretation of the most current data for four important manifestations of Lyme disease.

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2. www.cdc.gov › lyme › treatmentTreatment and Intervention for Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease can help prevent more severe disease.

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   Prevention of Lyme Disease. The key to preventing Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites and prolonged tick attachment. Basic protection measures include avoiding risky areas, wearing long...

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   If you live where Lyme disease is common, the rash might be enough for a diagnosis. A diagnosis usually depends on the following: 1. A review of all signs and symptoms. 2. A history of known or possible exposure to ticks. 3. Blood tests to find disease-fighting antibodies to the bacteria.

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   Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins.

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   If you find a tick on your body, follow these steps to remove it: 1. Gloves.If you have them, wear medical gloves or similar gloves to protect your hands. 2. Tweezers.Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick firmly near its mouth and as close to your skin as possible. 3. Removal.Steadily and slowly pull the tick's body away from your skin without ...

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   You're likely to see your primary care provider or an emergency room doctor, depending your symptoms. You may also see a doctor trained in infectious diseases. If you kept a removed tick, bring it to the appointment. If you've done recent outdoor activities and may have had a tick bite or may have a tick-borne illness, be ready to answer these ques...

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   Sep 13, 2022 · For example, IM benzathine penicillin is a long-acting antibiotic and has 24-hour coverage during pregnancy for those wanting extra protection against possible maternal-fetal transmission of Lyme disease.

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   What is the treatment for Lyme disease? The first-line standard of care treatment for adults with Lyme disease is doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic. Other antibiotics that have activity against borrelia include the penicillin-like antibiotic, amoxicillin, and the second generation cephalosporin, Ceftin.

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   Doxycycline (Doryx, Monodox) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Other Antibiotics. Benzathine Penicillin (Bicillin-LA) Macrolide antibiotics. Non-Antibiotic Pharmacologic and Other Approaches. These approaches are considered for those patients who have persistent symptoms that have not abated or resolved after antibiotic therapy.