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Manganese is Lyme disease's double-edge sword
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which relies on the antioxidant manganese to protect it from its host’s immune system. Both removing or adding too much manganese weakens the bacteria. Disrupting this balance could lead to new treatments for Lyme disease.<br />
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Nov 14, 2025 | Manganese is Lyme disease's double-edge sword by gmays | 155 | 93 |
