Antibiotics like doxycycline, amoxicillin, and cefuroxime axetil are some of the most commonly used antibiotic treatments for the spread of Lyme Disease
Rifampin 300 mg 2 pills 1 time a day
Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions occurred in 12% of the patients in each treatment group
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with cefuroxime
Cephalexin has an average rating of 6
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Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with an estimated 300,000 cases in 2013 ()
Lyme disease
4 mg/kg for children of any age weighing less than 45 kg) may be used to reduce the risk of acquiring Lyme disease after a high-risk tick bite
54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria
After being treated for Lyme disease, a minority of patients may still report non-specific symptoms, including persistent pain, joint and muscle aches, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, or unexplained numbness
Kowalski TJ, Tata S, Berth W, et al