Not all cell walls are created equal. Take the peculiar makeup of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium’s cell wall. It might play a role in lingering symptoms of Lyme disease — the most common ...

Conclusions Our study using multiple detection methods confirms that MD is a true somatic illness associated with Borrelia spirochetes that cause Lyme disease. Further studies are needed to ...

So why does this matter? Well, Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It can lead to fever, fatigue, joint pain, and sometimes a rash that looks like a bullseye.

Borrelia recurrentis (B. recurrentis) is a type of bacteria that can cause louse-born relapsing fever, or LBRF. B. recurrentis is one of three known bacteria transmitted by lice that were once ...

Ancient DNA analysis of Borrelia recurrentis reveals it diverged from its tick-borne ancestor B. duttonii 6,000–4,000 years ago, coinciding with shifts in human settlement and wool production.

It’s typically due to the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. Erythema migrans and erythema multiforme can both occur alongside other signs and symptoms. These can help distinguish between the two ...

Most babesiosis infections are caused by blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Babesiosis is a rare, tick-borne disease caused by a parasite ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is issuing a caution to those looking to enjoy the outdoors this weekend. The forecast promises more warm and sunny weather, which is drawing people outside ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is issuing a caution to those looking to enjoy the outdoors this weekend. The forecast promises more warm and sunny weather, which is drawing people outside ...

(Tyson Koschik/CBC) Chaconas's research focuses on Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium spread through the bite of an infected tick. A tick needs to be attached for at least 24 hours to transmit ...

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...