Antimicrobial Activity of Bee Venom and Melittin against Borrelia burgdorferi

Lyme disease is a tick-borne, multi-systemic disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Though antibiotics are used as a primary treatment, relapse often occurs after the discontinuation of antimicrobial agents. The reason for relapse remains unknown, however previous studies suggest the...

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Main Authors: Kayla M. Socarras, Priyanka A. S. Theophilus, Jason P. Torres, Khusali Gupta, Eva Sapi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/6/4/31