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   What is Borrelia burgdorferi?

   • StatPearls [Internet]. Randi Tatum; Anthony L. Pearson-Shaver. Last Update: July 17, 2023. Borrelia burgdorferi is a pathogenic spirochete responsible for Lyme disease via a tick vector. This spirochete causes a characteristic annular rash, arthritis, carditis, and in late stages, encephalopathy.

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   Are Borrelia symptoms related to Lyme disease?

   • Research has found that these symptoms aren't related to ongoing illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Research also shows that continued use of antibiotics doesn't improve these symptoms. If you have new health concerns or continuing health problems after Lyme disease, talk to your provider.

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   Do ticks cause Lyme borreliosis?

   • This type of spirochete is a tick-borne obligate parasite whose preferred naural reservoir is small mammals and birds; it does not cause disease in these natural hosts. When the parasite infects a human, Lyme borreliosis or Lyme disease may develop.

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   Borrelia bacteria are spread to people through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. ... Lyme Disease Surveillance and Data. Available Lyme disease data including how many people get Lyme disease, and where. For professionals. Clinical Care of Lyme Disease. Treatment best practices for the most common manifestations of Lyme disease.

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   Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria. Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It's also common in Europe and in ...

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   A tick bite may look like as a tiny, itchy bump on your skin, much like a mosquito bite. This doesn't mean you have a tick-borne disease. Many people will not notice they've had a tick bite. The symptoms of Lyme disease vary. They usually show up in stages. But the stages can overlap. And some people don't have symptoms of the typical early stage.

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   Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria. In North America, the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick, mainly carry the bacteria. In Europe, a different species of borrelia causes Lyme disease. Ticks carry the bacteria. These ticks are known by a few names, including castor bean tick, sheep tick or deer tick.

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   Your risk for getting Lyme disease depends on if you spend time where they are likely to live. This includes the: 1. Region.Deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are widespread. They are mostly found in the upper Midwest, the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states, and in south central and southeastern Canada. The castor bean tick is found throughout Eu...

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   Some people with Lyme disease report symptoms that continue after treatment. These longer-lasting symptoms may include: 1. Arthritis that begins with Lyme disease and doesn't improve. 2. Body aches and pains. 3. Constant or frequent tiredness. 4. Memory complaints. These conditions are not clearly understood. Some people with these symptoms may be ...

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   The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites when you are outdoors. Most ticks attach themselves to your lower legs and feet as you walk or work in grassy, wooded areas or overgrown fields. After a tick attaches to your body, it often crawls upward to find a spot to burrow into your skin. If you're in or plan to be in an area where t...

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Borrelia burgdorferi is a pathogenic spirochete responsible for Lyme disease via a tick vector. This spirochete causes a characteristic annular rash, arthritis, carditis, and in late stages, encephalopathy.

   • Author: Randi Tatum, Anthony L. Pearson-Shaver
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   Feb 10, 2023 · Research has found that these symptoms aren't related to ongoing illness caused by borrelia bacteria.

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   Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete—a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator,” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, and the heart.

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   What is the treatment for Lyme disease? The first-line standard of care treatment for adults with Lyme disease is doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic. Other antibiotics that have activity against borrelia include the penicillin-like antibiotic, amoxicillin, and the second generation cephalosporin, Ceftin.