Acute Myocarditis in Lyme Carditis: What Is the Treatment?

When acute myocarditis occurs in the setting of Lyme carditis, the underlying condition shapes the treatment approach. This protocol addresses that specific clinical scenario.

Underlying Condition

Lyme carditis is the condition driving myocardial involvement in this presentation. Recognising this as the primary aetiology is essential to selecting the appropriate treatment path.

Treatment Overview (Partial)

The first-line approach involves intravenous antibiotic therapy.

Full regimen details — including agent, schedule, and course duration — are available in the complete protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf192

Lyme carditis

i.v. antibiotics:

Cefotaxime (2 g q8h × 14–21 days) or Penicillin G (18–24 MU/day i.v. q4h × 14–21 days)

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