LYME DISEASE
LYME DISEASE
In many parts of the world, including the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, Lyme Disease is the most common tick-borne sickness. It’s also one of the most difficult to treat, with many patients finding no relief from conventional antibiotic therapies.
What is Lyme disease?
Symptoms of Lyme disease
Early localised
Early disseminated
Late disseminated.
Treatment of Lyme disease
– Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime, which are first-line treatments in adults and children
– Cefuroxime and amoxicillin, which are used to treat women who are nursing or breastfeeding
Is Lyme disease contagious?
Lyme diagnosis
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is used to detect antibodies against B. burgdorferi.
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Western blot is used to confirm a positive ELISA test. It checks for the presence of antibodies to specific B. burgdorferi proteins.
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to evaluate people with persistent Lyme arthritis or nervous system symptoms. It is performed on joint fluid or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). PCR testing on CSF for diagnosis of Lyme is not routinely recommended due to low sensitivity. A negative test doesn’t rule out the diagnosis. In contrast, most people will have positive PCR results in joint fluid if tested prior to antibiotic therapy.
Lyme Disease Treatment
Scientific Studies
In many parts of the world, including the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, Lyme Disease is the most common tick-borne sickness. It’s also one of the most difficult to treat, with many patients finding no relief from conventional antibiotic therapies.
What is Lyme disease?
Symptoms of Lyme disease
Early localised
Early disseminated
Late disseminated.
Treatment of Lyme disease
– Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime, which are first-line treatments in adults and children
– Cefuroxime and amoxicillin, which are used to treat women who are nursing or breastfeeding
Is Lyme disease contagious?
Lyme diagnosis
-
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is used to detect antibodies against B. burgdorferi.
-
Western blot is used to confirm a positive ELISA test. It checks for the presence of antibodies to specific B. burgdorferi proteins.
-
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to evaluate people with persistent Lyme arthritis or nervous system symptoms. It is performed on joint fluid or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). PCR testing on CSF for diagnosis of Lyme is not routinely recommended due to low sensitivity. A negative test doesn’t rule out the diagnosis. In contrast, most people will have positive PCR results in joint fluid if tested prior to antibiotic therapy.