Gram-negative helical bacteria, in the genus BORRELIA, that are the etiologic agents of LYME DISEASE. The group comprises many specific species including Borrelia afzelii, Borellia garinii, and BORRELIA BURGDORFERI proper. These spirochetes are generally transmitted by several species of ixodid ticks.
Synonyms: Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, txid64895, Borreliella garinii, Borrelia garinii, Borrelia burgdorferi Group, Borreliella afzelii, Borrelia afzelii, txid29519, txid29518
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2002 ,2002; see BORRELIA BURGDORFERI 1990-2001 ,infection: coord IM with LYME DISEASE or specifics (IM); BORRELIA BURGDORFERI is also available
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D015748