A REVIEW ON "ADVANCEMENTS IN ANTIBIOTIC AND IMMUNOTHERAPY APPROACHES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LYME DISEASE"

Lyme borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease, is an infection caused by spirochetes from the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato species complex, which are transmitted through tick bites. The primary clinical symptom is erythema migrans, a characteristic circular rash that typically resolves on its own without the need for antibiotics. However, if left untreated, the bacteria can disseminate to other parts of the body, leading to more serious complications that may affect the skin, nervous system, joints, or heart. Between May and September, when ticks are in their nymphal stage and most active in spreading the infection, Lyme disease is most frequently contracted.. Erythema migrans, the main clinical symptom of Lyme disease, is a characteristic rash that usually goes away on its Abstraction In the UK, ticks are endemic for transporting the bacterium Borrelia, which causes Lyme disease. The incidence of Lyme disease is gradually growing along with the quantity of ticks. Nurses must be capable of diagnosing and treating patients who have been bitten by a tick or who may have Lyme disease. A comprehensive and well-informed strategy will improve patient satisfaction and care quality while offering chances for illness prevention and successful treatment.own without the need for antibiotics.