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Treatment of Lyme disease
is divided into (1) prophylaxis and (2) treatment of active disease.
Prophylactic
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Prompt removal of ticks.
Transmission is more likely with attachment of more than 24 hours.
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Bug repellents and sensible
out door clothing.
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Prophylactic use of antibiotics
is not recommended. Randomized trials indicate no difference in
infection rate.
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Human recombinant outer-surface-protein
vaccine
(LYMErix). Available for people 15-70 who live and work in high risk areas.
How about those with active
disease?
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