Lyme disease occurring during pregnancy presents a distinct clinical situation. Diagnosis is carried out in the same way as for patients who are not pregnant, but antibiotic selection requires careful consideration of the stage of pregnancy.
This protocol addresses pregnant women with confirmed or suspected Lyme disease. Pregnancy is the defining comorbidity: the gestational stage directly shapes which antibiotic options are appropriate, making standard treatment selection insufficient on its own.
Treatment involves antibiotic therapy chosen to be appropriate for the current stage of pregnancy. The full protocol specifies which options are indicated and how selection is determined — that detail is available via the link below.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1215
Assess and diagnose Lyme disease during pregnancy in the same way as for people who are not pregnant.
Treat Lyme disease in pregnant women using appropriate antibiotics for the stage of pregnancy.
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