Novel treatment with Dapsone for Lyme "persisters"

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A recent study has demonstrated promise for treating patients persistent chronic Lyme with Dapsone in combination with other antibiotics:

http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/the-use-of-dapsone-as-a-novel-persister-drug-in-the-treatment-of-chroniclyme-diseasepost-treatment-lyme-disease-syndrome-2155-9554-1000345.pdf

Dapsone is a sulpha derivative and so would likely not be suitable for anyone with sulpha allergy. However it is commonly used for skin conditions, including leprosy, toxoplasmosis, acne and dermatitis herpetformis, as well as pneumocystic pneumonia.

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