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How Long Does It Take To Cure Lyme Co-infection And A Lyme Parasite?

my dad was diagnosed with a lyme co-infection and a lyme parasite. he is currently on antibiotics. he was originally diagnosed with ALS so he is unable to walk since he went 2 years before we did the lyme testing. how long until he sees improvment with the antibiotics?
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Lyme disease is the most un predictable and trouble some diseases that has emerged in the recent times. Patients respond differently to lyme disease. Some patients recover immediately after the antibiotic course, while some have chronic sequele. Regular check ups and follow up can go a long way in faster recovery.
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How Long Does It Take To Cure Lyme Co-infection And A Lyme Parasite?

Lyme disease is the most un predictable and trouble some diseases that has emerged in the recent times. Patients respond differently to lyme disease. Some patients recover immediately after the antibiotic course, while some have chronic sequele. Regular check ups and follow up can go a long way in faster recovery.