04/08/2025
π¦ Lyme disease treatment involves eliminating any circulating Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Antibiotics are effective at clearing the infection, but may not completely eliminate clinical signs.
Lyme disease-induced organ or joint damage (e.g., arthritis, stiffness) may persist and require additional therapy or care. The initial antibiotic course typically lasts for four weeks, and an additional course may be necessary. If Lyme disease progresses undetected or untreated, neurologic signs, including seizures, are common, as well as kidney failure, which is often fatal.
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