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Everyone who has been bitten by a tick should be watched closely for at least 30 days. Most people who are bitten by a tick DO NOT get Lyme disease. A single dose of antibiotics may be offered to someone soon after being bitten by a tick, if all of the following are true: T...[read article]
Treatment News for Lyme Disease
- Tick Season Starting Early This Year
SUNDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- Tick season has started earlier than normal due to the mild wi...
- Tracking Lyme Disease in Dogs May Help Protect Humans
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Tracking Lyme disease infections in dogs may help scientists...
- Spinal Fluid May Hold Clues to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
THURSDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- An analysis of proteins in spinal fluid can help distinguish ...
Tests for Lyme Disease
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Lyme disease antibody tests are used to help diagnose Lyme disease. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Lyme disease antibody tests are used to help diagnose Lyme disease. More
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Lyme disease antibody tests are used to help diagnose Lyme disease. More
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Prescribed Medications for Lyme Disease
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AMOXICILLIN (a mox i SIL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral ... More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent... More
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TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
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CEFUROXIME (se fyoor OX eem) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vir... More
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CEFOTAXIME (sef oh TAKS eem) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vir... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Lyme Disease
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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
