Antabuse for Lyme Disease: The Way Forward

• 作者: Beverley F. Murphy David S. Younger
• 来源期刊: 神经科学国际期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: DISULFIRAM Antabuse LYME Disease IMMUNE GLOBULIN Therapy
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（1）
• 页码范围: 1-7
• 页数: 7页
• 分类号: R57

摘要

Despite leadership by dedicated lay organization and patient-based advocacy groups, the way forward for prospective candidates for disulfiram treatment has been difficult. This article provides the background, overview of disulfiram, in particular its intended use in post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome after a standard of care course of antibiotics fails to alleviate symptoms of tick borne disease. A series of recommendations are offered to guide patients and clinicians.