• What are the treatment options for lyme disease?

My brother in law has been diagnosed with lyme disease. What are some of the treatment options for this disease?

1 Answer

  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota

Once confirmed, Lyme is treated with Doxycycline for 14 to 30 days. Central nervous system disease - meningitis or late stage - can be treated with 4 weeks of Ceftriaxone. Longer treatments are unnecessary.

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