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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?

   Lyme Disease Treatment | Prognosis for Lyme Patients after Treatment

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   How long should I take Lyme disease?

   • Your doctor will also take into account if you’re pregnant or nursing. You’ll need to take this medicine for 10 to 21 days. The earlier Lyme disease is found, the better. Most people who start treatment in this stage improve quickly. If not, your doctor may need to prescribe another course of antibiotics.

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   How long does Lyme disease treatment last?

   • Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Treatment. Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins. Antibiotic pills. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

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   Dec 26, 2023 · Treatment of Lyme Disease. 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. These regimens are consistent with guidance published by the ...

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesLyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & Recovery

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   Aug 16, 2022 · Signs and symptoms of the second stage of Lyme disease (the early disseminated stage) may include: Multiple areas of rash. Paralysis of facial muscles ( Bell's palsy ). Heart block or an interruption of the electrical system of the heart. Areas of numbness or abnormal feelings ( neuropathy ).

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   Prognosis. The prognosis after early treatment of Lyme disease is generally very good. However, the prognosis worsens when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Most patients with early Lyme disease infection recover with antibiotics and return to their normal state of health. However, some patients suffer from ongoing or recurrent symptoms ...

6. www.webmd.com › arthritis › understanding-lymeLyme Disease Treatment: Medications, Antibiotics, Recovery Time

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   Jun 30, 2023 · Doxycycline. Amoxicillin. Cefuroxime. Which drug you’re prescribed will depend on your age. Your doctor will also take into account if you’re pregnant or nursing. You’ll need to take this ...

7. www.verywellhealth.com › is-lyme-disease-curableIs Lyme Disease Curable: Treatment, Prognosis, Complications

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   Mar 28, 2023 · Summary. Lyme disease is curable. Most people who are infected with the tick-borne illness make a full recovery after treatment with antibiotics. However, a small percentage of those infected by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi ( B. burgdorferi ), can have lingering symptoms or complications for months or longer.