It is thought that Lyme disease may be treated if it is detected in the early stages. In its early stages, Lyme disease is treated with oral antibiotics (doxycycline). If Lyme disease is found in later stages, intravenous antibiotics may be given to the patient. Research from ILADS as shown that a regimen of a minimum of 21 days (30 is typical) up to 45 days seems to be the most effective at treating Lyme disease.