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title: "Persister Bacteria & Lyme Disease: A Connection?"
description: Some people continue to be sick after antibiotics. Are persisting bacteria responsible for the symptoms?
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# [Persister Bacteria & Lyme Disease: A Connection?](https://www.globallymealliance.org/whitepapers/persister-bacteria)

 Written by [Former Director of Science & Research at Global Lyme Alliance](https://www.globallymealliance.org/whitepapers/author/mayla-hsu) | Jun 17, 2021 7:24:00 PM

The GLA Science Team is pleased to present you with *V*olume 2 in our white paper series titled, *Persister Bacteria & Lyme Disease: A Connection? *

Lyme disease is caused by infection by *Borrelia burgdor*feri bacteria, and antibiotic therapy is the recommended treatment. But some people continue to be sick even after antibiotics. Are persisting bacteria responsible for their symptoms? This in-depth look at the science describes current research in this subject, and weighs the evidence for and against continued bacterial replication.

 

[DOWNLOAD HERE](https://www.globallymealliance.org/hubfs/GLA_whitePaper_PersisterBateriaAndLD_Vol2_F.pdf)

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