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   Does Borrelia burgdorferi cause Lyme disease?

   • Baranton et al. 1992 Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterial species of the spirochete class in the genus Borrelia, and is one of the causative agents of Lyme disease in humans. Along with a few similar genospecies, some of which also cause Lyme disease, it makes up the species complex of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato.

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   Where is Borrelia burgdorferi found?

   • Borrelia burgdorferi is spread primarily by the blacklegged tick (or deer tick, lxodes scapularis) in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States, and by the western blacklegged tick ( l. pacificus) in the Pacific Coast states.

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   What does Borrelia burgdorferi look like?

   • Borrelia burgdorferi is a microaerophile, requiring small amounts of oxygen in order to undergo glycolysis and survive. Like all other Borrelia sps., this bacterium is also gram-negative and a spirochete. Borrelia colonies are often smaller, rounded, and white with an elevated center. B. burgdorferi possesses flagella that allow it motility.

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   Are Borrelia burgdorferi Gram-negative?

   • Borrelia species are Gram-negative. Borrelia burgdorferi is named after the researcher Willy Burgdorfer, who first isolated the bacterium in 1982. Borrelia burgdorferi is a microaerophile, requiring small amounts of oxygen in order to undergo glycolysis and survive.

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   Jan 19, 2022 · Lyme disease is a vector-borne infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi or mayonii, transmitted by blacklegged ticks. Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent Lyme disease from the CDC, the leading source of information and guidance on tickborne diseases.

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   Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterial species of the spirochete class in the genus Borrelia, and is one of the causative agents of Lyme disease in humans. Along with a few similar genospecies, some of which also cause Lyme disease, it makes up the species complex of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato.

   • Species: B. burgdorferi
   • Family: Borreliaceae

   • Class: Spirochaetia
   • Genus: Borrelia

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lyme-diseaseLyme disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria transmitted by tick bites. Learn about the stages of symptoms, how to prevent tick bites and when to see a doctor.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK532894Borrelia Burgdorferi - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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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
   • Published: 2023/07/17

   • Affiliations: PBCGME, Nova Southeastern University

6. www.cdc.gov › lyme › transmissionTransmission | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Learn how Borrelia burgdorferi, the main cause of Lyme disease in the United States, is spread by infected ticks. Find out the life cycle, habitat, and risk of blacklegged ticks and how to prevent tick bites.

7. www.lymedisease.org › lyme-basLyme disease is caused by a spirochete called Borrelia ...

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   Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by Ixodes ticks, also known as deer ticks or blacklegged ticks. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, and the heart. Learn how to get Lyme disease, where it is found, and how to diagnose it from this web site.

8. www.cdc.gov › lyme › postldsChronic Symptoms and Lyme disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, spread by blacklegged ticks. Some patients may experience prolonged or recurrent symptoms after treatment, such as fatigue, body aches, or difficulty thinking. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic symptoms from the CDC.