[Articles] Identification of a novel pathogenic Borrelia species causing Lyme borreliosis with unusually high spirochaetaemia: a descriptive study

We describe a new pathogenic Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato genospecies (candidatus Borrelia mayonii) in the upper midwestern USA, which causes Lyme borreliosis with unusually high spirochaetaemia. Clinicians should be aware of this new B burgdorferi sensu lato genospecies, its distinct clinical features, and the usefulness of oppA1 PCR for diagnosis.

Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - February 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bobbi S Pritt, Paul S Mead, Diep K Hoang Johnson, David F Neitzel, Laurel B Respicio-Kingry, Jeffrey P Davis, Elizabeth Schiffman, Lynne M Sloan, Martin E Schriefer, Adam J Replogle, Susan M Paskewitz, Julie A Ray, Jenna Bjork, Christopher R Steward, Alec Tags: Articles Source Type: research