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Enfermedad de Lyme secundaria o en etapa 2; Enfermedad de Lyme en etapa 2; Síndrome de Bannwarth
Hacer un diagnóstico temprano y tratar la enfermedad de Lyme con antibióticos son las formas más efectivas de prevenir la enfermedad de Lyme secundaria.
Al caminar o pasear en áreas boscosas o de pastizales:
Revísese a sí mismo y a sus mascotas con frecuencia durante y después de un paseo o caminata. Las garrapatas que transmiten la enfermedad de Lyme son tan pequeñas que son muy difíciles de ver. Después de regresar a casa, quítese las ropas e inspeccione completamente todas las áreas de la piel, incluyendo el cuero cabelludo.
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Bratton RL, Whiteside JW, Hovan MJ, Engle RL, Edwards FD. Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Mayo Clinic Proc. 2008;83:566-571.
Clark RP, Hu LT. Prevention of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2008;22:381-396.
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