Lyme Disease: Diversity of <i>Borrelia</i> Species in California and Mexico Detected Using a Novel Immunoblot Assay

Background: With more than 300,000 new cases reported each year in the United States of America (USA), Lyme disease is a major public health concern. <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> sensu stricto (Bbss) is considered the primary agent of Lyme disease in North America. However, multiple genet...

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Main Authors: Melissa C. Fesler, Jyotsna S. Shah, Marianne J. Middelveen, Iris Du Cruz, Joseph J. Burrascano, Raphael B. Stricker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/2/97