Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted by tick bites. It can affect many organs of the body. Scientific progress has resulted in several antibiotics. Further research promises new tests, medicines and vaccines.
Disease: Lyme Disease
Last update: June 2006
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
Research is underway to develop better means of diagnosing, treating, and preventing the disease, by vaccines against the Lyme disease bacterium. Recently, the gene sequence of the bacterium has been identified. It is hoped that this will lead to other medicines and vaccines.