Just got a message ( I haven't spoken with her yet)from a mother of a 10 
month old.  Mother has just been diagnosed with Lyme disease and is 
starting a course of antibiotic treatment.  The antibiotic compatibility 
with breastfeeding is one issue (usually not a problem but I don't know 
exactly which antibiotic she is on) but the other issue is the transfer of 
the Lyme disease spirochete through the milk.  In my references in my 
office, I find a few variations in recommendations:  Once mother is on 
antibiotic it is ok to breastfeed; baby should be treated also; etc...   
In my foggy memory, I seem to recall about a year or so ago a report 
of 'the first case of Lyme disease being transferred via breastmilk???'  
Can anyone help me locate the most recent references re this issue?  I've 
tried to navigate the CDC website but did not find anything re 
breastfeeding and Lyme.

Thank you in advance
Debbie

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