Lyme Disease Flashcards

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1
Q

what causes this infection?

A

bacteria borrelia burgdorferi

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2
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what spreads this disease?

A

ticks

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3
Q

presentation

A

erythema migrains (bulleyes lesion)
heart block
nerve palsies
arthritis

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4
Q

diagnosis

A

bloods for antibody

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5
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management

A

doxycycline or amoxicillin

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