The stimuli causing endocrine glands to secrete their hormones in direct response to changing blood levels of certain critical ions and nutrients are called __________.
Begin therapy 1 to 2 days before travel to the area with malaria. Continue daily treatment for 4 weeks after leaving the area. Doryx MPC: Typical dosage: 2.4 mg/kg once daily, up to the adult dose. Begin therapy 1 to 2 days before travel to the area with malaria. Continue daily treatment for 4 weeks after leaving the area. Child dosage (ages 0â7 years)
These data suggest that a single 200-mg dose of doxycycline given within 72 hours after an I. scapularis tick bite can prevent the development of Lyme disease. Doxycycline for 30 day courses has been used to treat certain cardiac, nervous system, and joint manifestations of Lyme disease. Other specific manifestations of Lyme disease are generally treated with intravenous antibiotics, most often ceftriaxone 2 gm twice daily for 14 to 30 days, and these include Lyme meningitis, neuroborreliosis, arthritis not responsive to doxycycline, and severe cardiac manifestations.