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   Does long-term antibiotic therapy help chronic Lyme disease?

   • In addition, there has been a public hysteria about chronic Lyme disease, with patients demanding treatment. The workup is usually negative in most cases of chronic Lyme disease. Further, there is no evidence that long-term antibiotic therapy helps. Most patients eventually recover without any residual sequelae.

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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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   What is post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome?

   • This is called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. Chronic Lyme disease is generally managed similarly to fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Whether chronic disorder exists remains debatable. The reason is that many non-validated testing systems on the market are often falsely positive.

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

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   May 14, 2024 · Key points. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated with 10-14 days of antibiotics. People treated with appropriate antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme disease usually recover rapidly and completely.

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3. www.cdc.gov › lyme › hcpClinical Care of Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   May 14, 2024 · Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease is important and can help prevent more serious forms of the disease. The following treatment regimens reflect CDC’s interpretation of the most current data for four important manifestations of Lyme disease.

4. www.cdc.gov › lyme › hcpClinical Care and Treatment of Lyme Arthritis | Lyme Disease ...

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   May 14, 2024 · An initial episode of Lyme arthritis should be treated with a 4-week course of oral antibiotics. Patients with persistent joint inflammation and pain after the first course of antibiotics may require a second course (see tables below). In some cases, joint swelling and pain can persist or recur after two courses of antibiotics.

5. www.niaid.nih.gov › news-events › lyme-transportNIAID Targets Transport System as Lyme Disease Treatment

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   1 day ago · NIAID scientists and colleagues are investigating a potential treatment strategy against Lyme disease that would directly suppress Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes the disease. If successful, their idea could reduce or end aggressive broad-spectrum antibiotic treatments that can be drawn-out and destroy the body’s helpful bacteria.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK431066Lyme Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 8, 2024 · Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread by ticks. Lyme disease is divided into three stages: early localized, early disseminated, and late. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of Lyme disease and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this ...

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7. www.nationalacademies.org › our-work › the-evidenceThe Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic ...

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   May 14, 2024 · While most cases are effectively treated through oral antibiotics, some patients develop persistent and debilitating symptoms that last months to years despite standard antibiotic treatment. Ticks that spread Lyme disease can also carry other pathogens, leading to potential co-infection and further complicating diagnosis and treatment.

8. projectlyme.org › your-lyme-journeyYour Lyme Journey - Project Lyme

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   5 days ago · Treatment for Lyme disease and tick-borne coinfections can mean more than taking antibiotics for a few weeks. This section guides you towards healing by educating about self-care strategies, alternative treatment options as well as improving mental health.