A new antibiotic, found in soil, may be useful in treatment of Lyme disease, though more research is needed. Several interesting points came out of the recently published paper.

• Does this work in humans, as it seems to work in mice?
• Will it leave a patient’s beneficial gut bacteria untouched?
• Does protection of the gut bacteria help prevent continuing symptoms?
• If it works in mice, could it be used to reduce Lyme disease in wildlife and therefore ticks?

Time, and further research will tell! See our discussion of the research paper.

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