No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France
Abstract Background Borrelia mayonii is currently the latest species belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) complex to be discovered. Interestingly it is involved in human pathology causing a high fever. We looked for its presence in post- tick bite febrile patients as well as in Ixodes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2212-7 |