Effects of Doxycycline on Persistent Symptoms Post-neuroborreliosis

Summary

The aim of this randomised, double-blind crossover study was to determine whether Doxycycline has an impact on the persistent symptoms post-neuroborreliosis, through alterations in the immune response and whether such an effect could influence the clinical outcome.

Timeline

Start

2005-02

Primary completion

2008-02

Completion

2008-02

Publications

• Sjowall J, Ledel A, Ernerudh J, Ekerfelt C, Forsberg P. Doxycycline-mediated effects on persistent symptoms and systemic cytokine responses post-neuroborreliosis: a randomized, prospective, cross-over study. BMC Infect Dis. 2012 Aug 10;12:186. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-12-186.

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