Early localized Lyme infection; Lyme borreliosis; Stage 1 Lyme disease; Lyme disease - primary
Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. The type of antibiotic used depends on the stage of the disease and your symptoms. The most common choices are doxycycline for older children and nonpregnant adults. Amoxicillin or cefuroxime (Ceftin) is typically prescribed for younger children.
Antibiotics are given for 10 - 21 days.
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