IV Antibiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease in Jacksonville: When Is It Necessary?

For some Lyme disease patients, oral antibiotics alone may not be sufficient to achieve recovery. Intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy represents a more intensive treatment approach that can be crucial for patients with neurological Lyme disease, severe symptoms, or inadequate response to oral medications. At Northeast Florida Internal Medicine, Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach provides expert evaluation and […]

Tick-Borne Illnesses in Florida: Babesia, Bartonella & Co-infections

Many Florida patients diagnosed with Lyme disease don’t realize that their symptoms may be complicated by additional tick-borne infections. Babesia, Bartonella, and other co-infections frequently accompany Lyme disease, creating complex clinical pictures that require specialized diagnostic approaches and comprehensive treatment strategies. At Northeast Florida Internal Medicine, Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach provides expert diagnosis and treatment for […]

Dapsone Protocol for Lyme Disease: Advanced Treatment Available in Jacksonville

When traditional antibiotic treatments for Lyme disease fall short, patients in Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida have access to an advanced therapeutic approach: the Horowitz Dapsone Protocol. At Northeast Florida Internal Medicine, Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach is the only Jacksonville practitioner certified in this specialized treatment protocol, offering hope to patients struggling with persistent Lyme disease […]