It is a spirochetal infection caused by seven or more species in the spirochete family Borreliaceae
The following treatment regimens
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, Canada, and Europe
A network meta-analysis of clinical data published during the last 40 years found that amoxicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, and cefotaxime were effective for
Doxycycline (for early neurologic disease) 100–200 mg orally twice a day for 14–21 days
However, a small percentage of those infected by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi , can have lingering symptoms or complications for months or longer
These regimens may need to be adjusted depending on a person’s age, medical history, underlying health conditions, pregnancy status, or allergies
The standard treatment for Lyme disease is oral antibiotics
Doxycycline is preferred over penicillins because mixed Background: It is unclear whether antimicrobial treatment after an Ixodes scapularis tick bite will prevent Lyme disease
An obvious improvement is seen within 48
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Doxycycline: 100 mg, twice per day orally: N/A: 14-21: 4; 6-7; 13: Amoxicillin: 500 mg, three times per day orally: N/A: 14-21: Cefuroxime: The recommended treatment for Lyme borreliosis in dogs is a 4-week course of doxycycline
Tick-Bite Prevention
A single dose of doxycycline has been shown to reduce the frequency of Lyme disease after a high-risk tick bite and is safe for people of all ages, including young children
Lyme Disease
Contact your healthcare provider if you notice an circumstances, a single dose of doxycycline after a tick bite in an area where Lyme disease is common may lower risk of Lyme disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii