Borreliosis

Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia bacteria and transmitted by ixodid ticks. Risk depends on region, tick species, attachment time and timely removal.

An early sign may be erythema migrans, an expanding ring-like rash, but it is not present in everyone. Fever, weakness, muscle and joint pain may also occur.

Diagnosis

Serologic testing depends on timing: very early tests may be negative. With typical erythema migrans, clinicians may diagnose clinically.

Diet And Keto

Diet does not treat Lyme disease. Protein, sleep and enough energy support recovery, but antibiotics when indicated are not replaced by herbs, fasting or keto.

When Not To Wait

Facial nerve palsy, severe headaches, palpitations, chest pain, neurological symptoms or marked joint swelling require medical evaluation.

After A Tick Bite

It is useful to record the bite date, region, estimated attachment time and keep a photo of any rash. Not every bite mark is Lyme disease, but an expanding erythema migrans rash requires medical decision-making, not waiting for it to pass.

Taking antibiotics “just in case” after every tick bite is not a good strategy; risk, timing, symptoms and local recommendations matter.

Tick protection remains the best prevention: covered clothing, repellents, skin checks after woods or grass and quick proper tick removal reduce risk.