Vaccination against Lyme disease with recombinant Borrelia burgdorferi outer-surface lipoprotein A with adjuvant

Article Abstract:

A vaccine against Lyme disease appears to be effective in a high-risk area. Researchers gave a placebo or a vaccine made from the outer-surface lipoprotein A of the organism that causes Lyme disease to 10,936 people who lived in areas where Lyme disease is endemic. After three doses, the vaccine reduced the infection rate by 76%. Administration of the vaccine caused mild-to moderate side effects.

Evaluation, Prevention, Bacterial vaccines

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Two controlled trials of antibiotic treatment in patients with persistent symptoms and a history of Lyme disease

Article Abstract:

Prolonged antibiotic treatment does not appear to help patients with Lyme disease who do not respond to the initial antibiotic treatment. This was the conclusion of a study of 129 patients who were treated for up to 90 days with oral and intravenous antibiotics.

Drug therapy

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Taking a bite out of vector-transmitted infectious diseases

Article Abstract:

The article views alternative methods to arrest and control the spread of different vector borne diseases in endemic areas.

United States, Methods, Control, Vector control, Vector-borne diseases

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