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New Lyme Disease Research Links Bacteria to Chronic Symptoms

4/25/2025

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New research from Northwestern University uncovers that remnants of the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, might be responsible for lingering symptoms even after treatment. These fragments build up in the liver and joints, igniting inflammation. This breakthrough could pave the way for innovative treatments that address inflammation, echoing theories surrounding long COVID.

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New research from Northwestern University uncovers that remnants of the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, might be responsible for lingering symptoms even after treatment. These fragments build up in the liver and joints, igniting inflammation. This breakthrough could pave the way for innovative treatments that address inflammation, echoing theories surrounding long COVID.