Duration of antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease
Article Abstract:
Most patients with Lyme disease can be successfully treated with doxycycline or amoxicillin pills for 28 days or less. If they have neurological abnormalities, they can be treated with intravenous ceftriaxone for two to four weeks. Longer treatment periods are not necessary because patients who continue to have symptoms do not necessarily have an active infection.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2003
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Duration of antibiotic treatment for early Lyme disease
Article Abstract:
Giving patients with newly diagnosed Lyme disease the antibiotic doxycycline for 10 days is sufficient, according to a study of 180 people. Many doctors treat Lyme disease patients for three to four weeks, but that may not be necessary.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2003
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