Evaluation of a serological test for the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi disease in Europe

Conclusions By using a strict cut-off value, it was possible to exclude B. miyamotoi infection in LB and TBE patients and to serologically confirm B. miyamotoi infection in 44% to 94% of the PCR-positive BMD patients (95% confidence interval). Thus, sensitive serological assays should not solely rely on rGlpQ, to support the diagnosis of acute BMD.
Source: Journal of Microbiological Methods - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research