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Prevention Minimize skin exposure Use tick repellents, such as DEET If bitten, promptly remove the tick from the skin by pulling it off gently with tweezers, leaving the tick and its mouth parts intact. Do not put vaseline, fingernail polish, mineral oil, alcohol, or a lit match on the tick. Treatment Most cases of Lyme disease can be cured using an oral antibiotic, such as doxycycline (for treating patients over 8 years of age). Alternative treatments include cefuroxime and amoxicillin. Serious infections may require intravenous therapy, such as ceftriaxone. A small percentage of patients have symptoms that last months to years even after treatment with antibiotics, such as muscle and joint pains, arthritis, cognitive defects, sleep disturbance, or fatigue. If you suspect you have Lyme disease, it is important that you consult your health care provider for proper diagnosis. If the infection goes unrecognized and untreated, it can lead to serious cardiac issues, arthritic problems, and/or become a chronic neurological condition. Subscribe to our FREE Ezine and be eligible for Health News, discounted products/services and coupons related to your Health. We publish 24/7. HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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