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What is the "deadline" for getting antibiotics in your system to reverse lymes disease after you've been bitten? is there a timeframe where antibiotics will reverse it or when it is likely too late?
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There is no true deadline, it can be treated in early phase (after suspected tick exposure and rash - a few days to one month) or late phase (when late symptoms occur such as arthritis or neurologic symptoms - months to years), only the duration of treatment is much longer in late phase.
Answered 7/9/2022
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