Lyme disease
It is a bacterial
infectious disease which is caused by the bacteria which belongs to the genus Borrelia
and is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick.
SYMPTOMS:
The classical sign Lyme disease is erythema migrans. Individuals
can also have flu-like symptoms. In the early disseminated form various acute
neurological problems can occur. In the late disseminated form chronic symptoms
occurs including all the parts of the body.
DIAGNOSIS:
It is based on symptoms and serological blood test.
TREATMENT:
Antibiotics used are doxycycline, amoxicillin, cefotaxime, cefuroxime,
ceftriaxone and azithromycin. Rest of the treatment is symptomatic.
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