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A member 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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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.
Answered 7/1/2014
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