Lyme disease is identified through a combination of clinical assessment, exposure history, and laboratory testing. It is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi and, in some regions, related Borrelia species transmitted by infected ticks. Because the illness can affect the skin,…
The treatment of Lyme disease is based primarily on antibiotic therapy , which is used to eliminate the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and related species that cause the infection. In some cases, treatment also includes supportive measures to relieve pain, fever, inflammation,…
