Persistent Borrelia Infection in Patients with Ongoing Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Author:

Middelveen, MJ, Sapi, E, Burke, J, Filush, KR, Franco, A, Fesler, MC, and Stricker, RB

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2018-03

Journal/Series title:

Healthcare

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URL:

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/6/2/33

Abstract:

Persistent spirochetal infection despite antibiotic therapy has recently been demonstrated in non-human primates. We present evidence of persistent Borrelia infection despite antibiotic therapy in patients with ongoing Lyme disease symptoms.