Treatment of Lyme disease: drugs, antibiotics

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Because Lyme borreliosis is a bacterial disease, antibiotics that are effective against Borrelia bacteria are used for treatment. They have used particularly doxycycline, amoxicillin, ery-tromycin, or ceftriaxone.

It is important to start treatment early. This will make the course easier and prevent complications and thus the spread of the infection to other parts of the body. The treatment of Lyme borreliosis depends on the age of the affected person and also on the manifestations of the disease.

For milder forms that have been diagnosed in the initial stages, treatment lasts for a maximum of one month. At home and usually 3 to 4 weeks. And in the form of classic antibiotics, tablets.

However, if the disease is already advanced, a more effective form must be chosen. This consists mainly in the administration of more intensive antibiotics, already by infusion. They are applied to the blood so that they can be used better.

At the same time, hospitalization of the patient is necessary. Usually for two to four weeks depending on his condition. In addition to antibiotic treatment, medicines for pain and especially for swelling are also used. During the treatment, it is also very important to have sufficient rest and not overload the body.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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