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A 25-year-old female asked:

Still waiting for lyme disease blood test results. if it is positive will i need antibiotics from an iv since i am having neurological symptoms?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Often: It really depends on the specific neurologic symptoms but often IV Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is needed as oral antibiotics do not cross the blood-brain barrier.
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