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Lyme disease - early disseminated





Lyme disease - early disseminated

Alternative Names:

Lyme disease - secondary or stage 2
Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection by antibiotic therapy. Penicillin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, and ceftriaxone are frequently used. Ceftriaxone is often used to treat secondary Lyme disease.



Note: Oral doxycycline is usually not prescribed for children until after all the permanent teeth have erupted -- it can permanently discolor teeth that are still forming.


Expectations (prognosis):

Symptoms of arthritis may fail to respond to treatment. Other symptoms should improve with treatment.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.




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