Lyme Disease Treatments Zephyrhills FL

Find top doctors who perform Lyme Disease Treatments in Zephyrhills, FL. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Zephyrhills, FL.

Local Businesses

Kaufman Eye Institute

(813) 788-7616
6329 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Lowella E Esperanza

813-780-8085
38135 Market Sq
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Bay Area Injury Rehab Specialists Inc

(813)788-1071
6719 Gall Blvd Suite 104
Zephyrhills, FL 33540


Sak Tew A

(813)782-4113
6719 Gall Boulevard Suite 107
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Michael George Caruso

38162 Medical Center Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33540


Perich Eye Center

(813)779-2098
38038 North Avenue
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Esperanza, Lowella – Florida Medical Clinic

(813) 780-8085
38051 Market Sq
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Esperanza, Lowella E

813-780-8440
38051 Market Sq
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Joseph Julian Hirschfeld

813-972-2299
38162 Medical Center Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33540


Watson Clinic Llp Dermatology

(813) 788-7867
6901 Medical View Ln
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


American Heart Institute

(813) 788-6050
37914 Daughtery Rd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541


Moore, Richard

813-788-7867
6901 Medical View Ln
Zephyrhills, FL 33542


Caruso, Michael G – Caruso Michael G

(813) 782-2165
38162 Medical Center Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33540


Bay Area Cosmetic Surgical

(813) 783-6031
38162 Medical Center Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33540


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Zephyrhills, FL

Can you get Lyme disease twice?

Yes, you can get Lyme disease twice – or more. This is different from being newly infected by other tick-borne illnesses, such as Ehrlichia or Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, which can present with Lyme-like symptoms but are actually caused by different bacteria than the Lyme disease bacteria.

What happens if you test positive for Lyme disease?

Your provider will prescribe antibiotic medicine if you are likely to have Lyme disease. Most people who are treated with antibiotics in the early stage of disease will recover completely. Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.

What is late stage Lyme disease?

Stage 3, or late persistent Lyme disease, can develop months or years after infection. If the disease hasn’t been promptly or effectively treated, you may have damage to the joints, nerves, and brain. It is the last and often the most serious stage of the disease.

Can you recover from Lyme disease on your own?

It’s certainly possible for people to get Lyme disease and to clear the infection on their own, without treatment, said Dr. Kuritzkes. “But it’s better to be treated because some of the complications—like arthritis and myocarditis and damage to the central nervous system—can be very serious,” Dr. Kuritzkes said.

What is the best treatment for Lyme disease?

For early Lyme disease, a short course of oral antibiotics, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin, cures the majority of cases. In more complicated cases, Lyme disease can usually be successfully treated with three to four weeks of antibiotic therapy.

What is the strongest antibiotic for Lyme disease?

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Ceftriaxone has excellent penetration of the blood-brain barrier and is one of the most effective drugs for Lyme disease.

What does a lymes rash look like?

The most common early sign of Lyme disease is a skin rash that has a “bull’s eye” appearance. It begins as a reddened area near the tick bite. As the rash increases in size, it clears in the middle and develops a red ring around the outside.

How does a doctor tell if you have Lyme disease?

A doctor will test your blood for antibodies that are trying to fight the bacteria in your blood. One of these tests is called the ELISA test, and you’ll often have a second test called the Western blot test to confirm you have Lyme disease.

How many days should you take doxycycline for Lyme disease?

Doxycycline is given for 10 to 21 days, and amoxicillin and cefuroxime are given for 14 to 21 days. Antibiotics prevent worsening of the disease and may decrease the duration and severity of symptoms. (See “Musculoskeletal manifestations of Lyme disease”.)

Where does Lyme disease come from?

Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria. Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.