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Suggest Treatment For Lyme Disease
yes! I have a girlfriend who is 29 and been dignosed with late stage lyme disease! she has been experiencing a kind of crazy thing where fibers are coming up out of her skin in different places! we have been reading articles about morgellons! is there any known remedy s for this? or anywhere to find out more information and possibly a doctor that can treat for this?
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Lymes disease is an infection caused by a bacteria known as Borelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by ticks.It presents with anualar lesions on the skin which is known as erythema chronicum migrans. The treatment of choice is Doxycycline in the dose of 200 mg daily.Other treatment options include amoxycillin and cefuroxime.In the late stage it may also need injectable antibiotics.Consult your dermatologist regarding the above mentioned therapy. Regards
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