Clinical trials begin for Lyme disease vaccine.A clinical trial will begin for a candidate vaccine for Lyme Disease--the first Lyme vaccine in the world to be tested in humans. The clinical trial, which will test the safety of the vaccine in humans, is being conducted at the University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It also offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering. Medical School in Albuquerque. Antibody response to the vaccine will also be evaluated. Earlier studies showed that the vaccine provided complete protection against Lyme disease Lyme disease, a nonfatal bacterial infection that causes symptoms ranging from fever and headache to a painful swelling of the joints. The first American case of Lyme's characteristic rash was documented in 1970 and the disease was first identified in a cluster at in mice. Results from the current trial in humans are expected early next year. Nearly 10,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported last year to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but some experts believe the actual number may be up to ten times higher. The disease is transmitted by infected in·fect tr.v. in·fect·ed, in·fect·ing, in·fects 1. To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent. 2. To communicate a pathogen or disease to. 3. To invade and produce infection in. ticks and is considered by many experts to be difficult to diagnose and treat. Symptoms can involve abnormalities of the skin, musculoskeletal system Noun 1. musculoskeletal system - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form , heart and nervous system. Antibiotic antibiotic, any of a variety of substances, usually obtained from microorganisms, that inhibit the growth of or destroy certain other microorganisms. Types of Antibiotics therapy is used to treat the disease, although treatment becomes more complicated as the disease progresses. |
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