✅ Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Ixodes ticks. ✅ The bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans) is a hallmark early symptom of Lyme disease, appearing at the site of the tick bite in 70–80% of cases. ✅ Serologic testing (ELISA followed by Western blot) is the standard diagnostic test for Lyme disease. It detects antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi. ✅ Doxycycline is the first-line treatment for early localized Lyme disease in adults. It is also effective against other tick-borne co-infections like anaplasmosis. ✅ The recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for early Lyme disease is 10–14 days.
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✅ Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Ixodes ticks.
✅ The bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans) is a hallmark early symptom of Lyme disease, appearing at the site of the tick bite in 70–80% of cases.
✅ Serologic testing (ELISA followed by Western blot) is the standard diagnostic test for Lyme disease. It detects antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi.
✅ Doxycycline is the first-line treatment for early localized Lyme disease in adults. It is also effective against other tick-borne co-infections like anaplasmosis.
✅ The recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for early Lyme disease is 10–14 days.
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