The Clinical Relevance of Studies on Borrelia burgdorferi Persisters

In North America, Lyme disease is principally caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, hereafter referred to as B. burgdorferi. It is acquired by the bite of an infected Ixodes tick. The most common clinical manifestation is a skin lesion, referred to as erythema migrans, which is due to cutaneous infection with B. burgdorferi. Other objective manifestations may involve the nervous system, heart, or joints. Treatment with antibiotics typically resolves the objective clinical manifestation. Accompanying subjective symptoms, such as fatigue and joint or muscle pain, often persist for many weeks.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research