General Treatment Guidelines
The specific treatment for Lyme disease depends on how long youve had the disease when it is diagnosed and whether there are any complications. In all stages, medications are used to kill the Lyme bacteria in the body in an effort to eliminate the disease or reduce the symptoms and complications.
Treatment involves the following:
There are no surgical options for the treatment of Lyme disease.
References:
American Lyme Disease Foundationwebsite. Available at: http://www.aldf.com/ .
Lyme Disease Foundationwebsite. Available at: http://www.lyme.org/ .
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswebsite. Available at: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ .
Last reviewed January 2007 by Jill D. Landis, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
