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If caught early can antibiotics successfully treat lyme disease?
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YES: Antibiotics are highly successful in treating early lyme disease; the earlier treatment begins after infection the better. However, many doctors give inadequate treatment, such as Doxycycline 100 mg 2x/day for 10 days. Ilads, the professional organization of lyme specialists, advises Doxycycline 200 mg 2x/day x 1 month (or similar). See http://www.Ilads.Org/lyme_disease/treatment_guidelines.Html.
Answered 6/30/2016
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Yes: The earlier, the better. If you suspect you have lyme disease, seek treatment as soon as possible.
Answered 3/22/2013
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