Lyme Disease Flashcards by Emma Feechan | Brainscape

Q

cause

A

tics

bacteria borrelia burgdorferi

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presentation

A

erythematous bullseye lesion (erythema migrans)

heart block, nerve palsies and arthritis

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Q

diagnosis

A

lab confirmation

blood test for antibody

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Q

management

A

doxycycline or amoxicillin

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