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   For skin lesions that are typical for erythema migrans, empiric treatment for Lyme disease is recommended. The primary treatment is doxycycline, 100 mg twice daily for 10 days in adults, or one of ...

2. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpDiagnosis and Management of Lyme Disease | AAFP

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   Jun 1, 2012 · C. 12, 20. For diagnosis of Lyme disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a two-tier serologic testing protocol using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay initially ...

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   What is the best treatment for Lyme disease?

   • Key Points for Practice • Prophylaxis for Lyme disease is most beneficial for high-risk bites, which include those from an Ixodes tick in an endemic area that was attached for at least 36 hours. • Antibiotic treatment is recommended for classic erythema migrans or a possible Lyme presentation with positive serum antibody testing.

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   What is the treatment for Lyme arthritis?

   • In Lyme arthritis, a 28-day course of oral antibiotics is recommended. If minimal or no response, intravenous ceftriaxone for two to four additional weeks should be considered. Referral is recommended if there is no response to additional treatment.

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   What if I have a high-grade fever while receiving antibiotics for Lyme disease?

   • If a patient has a high-grade fever for more than one day while receiving antibiotics for Lyme disease, testing for coinfection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Babesia microti should be considered. Both illnesses can present with leukopenia, neutropenia, or anemia that is uncommon in Lyme disease.

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   How long do antibiotics last in Lyme carditis?

   • In Lyme carditis, antibiotic courses last 14 to 21 days ( Table 2). In the case of pericarditis, myocarditis, arrhythmias, or prolongation of PR intervals more than 300 milliseconds, inpatient admission should be considered. Symptomatic bradycardias can usually be managed medically or with temporary pacing.

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4. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpTickborne Diseases: Diagnosis and Management | AAFP

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   May 1, 2020 · Lyme disease presents with an erythema migrans rash in 70% to 80% of patients, and treatment may be initiated based on this finding alone. RMSF presents with a macular rash starting on the wrists ...

5. www.aafp.org › lyme-diseaseLyme Disease - Clinical Practice Guideline | AAFP

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   Individuals with Lyme arthritis should be treated with oral antibiotic therapy for 28 days. See the full recommendation for more detailed information on testing, diagnosis, and clinical management ...

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   The treatment of Lyme disease is determined mainly by the clinical manifestations ... that prolonged antibiotic therapy is of benefit. ... Lyme Disease 1088 . American Family Physician .

7. publications.aap.org › pediatrics › articleManagement of Pediatric Lyme Disease: Updates From 2020 Lyme ...

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   Feb 9, 2022 · The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued guidelines for the management of Lyme disease based on a systematic review of the scientific literature in 2000 and 2006.2,3 The American Academy of Neurology issued guidelines in 2007 for the treatment of nervous system Lyme disease.4 Practice guidelines were affirmed in 2010.5 The current ...

8. www.idsociety.org › practice-guideline › lyme-diseaseAAN/ACR/IDSA 2020 Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis ...

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   Nov 30, 2020 · This evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease was developed by a multidisciplinary panel representing the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). The scope of this guideline includes ...