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New Lyme Disease Guidelines

In 2006, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines on the prevention, clinical evaluation, and treatment of Lyme disease and related tick-borne infections. The IDSAs last guidelines were released in 2000.

Preventive Antibiotics

The new guidelines recommend that under certain circumstances patients should receive a single dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a tick bite to prevent the development of Lyme disea...

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Expert & Community Posts

If it's not MS what else could it be?

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Numbness or pain in the arms and legs, shaking or twitching, headaches, visual problems,... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...accompanied by hives and may cause intense burning or itching. If you have an idea of what... Read more »

Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? When Should I Panic?

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...arm or leg instead of my breast? If it looks and itches exactly like the mosquito bites on your... Read more »

Erythema Multiforme

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...by itself and therefore no treatment is needed. If itching is a problem the doctor may prescribe... Read more »

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Health Guide

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms

...large as 20 inches across.Patients often describe the sensation of the rash as burning rather than itching.It is important to note that in a 2002 study, only 9% of patients diagnosed with Lyme... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms

Diseases with Similar SymptomsVarious features of Lyme disease can be mimicked by many other illnesses. Depending on the symptoms, a doctor may be able to perform the evaluations necessary to rule... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Treatment

Antibiotics are the drugs of choice for all phases of Lyme disease. In nearly all cases they can cure Lyme, even in later stages.Preventive Antibiotics After a Tick BiteAccording to the 2006... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Complications

Prompt treatment with antibiotics is very effective in curing Lyme disease in nearly all infected people, including children. A 2003 study showed that the long-term outcome of patients... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diagnosis

Proper diagnosis of Lyme disease is important. A diagnosis of Lyme disease is straightforward if the patient meets the following criteria:Lives in an area of tick-infestationHas the... Read more »

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