Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infection transmitted by the bite of certain ticks that carry a bacterium. It initially affects the skin and, if not treated, can involve other parts of the body.
Common symptoms: It usually starts with a reddened lesion on the skin around the bite, along with tiredness, fever, muscle or joint aches, and a general feeling of illness.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable after a tick bite, especially if a spot that grows or flu-like symptoms appear.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist focuses on this type of infection; in children the pediatric infectious disease specialist takes part, and the general practitioner, pediatrician, or the emergency department can provide guidance at first. If you suspect you have been exposed, it is best to have a professional evaluate the case.
Data on 20 doctors who treat lyme disease
Specialties that treat lyme disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lyme disease
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Frequently asked questions
What is lyme disease?
Lyme disease is an infection transmitted by the bite of certain ticks that carry a bacterium. It initially affects the skin and, if not treated, can involve other parts of the body.
Which doctor treats lyme disease?
Lyme Disease is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, pediatric infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, pediatrician, emergency physician, pediatric infectious disease specialist.