Unproven Lyme Disease Treatments Pose Potentially Dangerous Appeal to Patients

Unproven Lyme Disease Treatments Pose Potentially Dangerous Appeal to Patients

Many states with a high prevalence of Lyme disease are home to non-traditional clinics that often provide unproven treatments, potentially creating significant health and safety risks. Researchers examined treatments offered on the websites of 117 independent clinics across 14 high-prevalence states between February 2024 and April 2024, finding that less than half (53 clinics) had an MD or DO physician on staff, as published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Approximately 20% employed a naturopathic doctor, …

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