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February 12, 2021

PANDAS and Lyme Disease in Children

PANDAS and Lyme Disease in Children: A Pediatric Case Study

PANDAS and Lyme Disease in Children: A Pediatric Case Study PANDAS and Lyme disease can produce overlapping neuropsychiatric symptoms in children—making diagnosis challenging when symptoms do not respond to standard treatment. Quick Answer: PANDAS and Lyme disease can both cause sudden behavioral and cognitive changes in children. When symptoms persist despite standard PANDAS treatment, clinicians […]

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IS DOXYCYCLINE SAFE FOR MY CHILD

Doxycycline for Children With Lyme Disease: Benefits and Risks

Doxycycline for Children With Lyme Disease: Benefits and Risks Doxycycline is commonly used to treat Lyme disease in adults, but its use in young children remains controversial. Physicians must weigh the benefits of doxycycline against the potential risk of permanent tooth staining associated with tetracycline antibiotics. Doxycycline in children with Lyme disease may be appropriate

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