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Borrelia burgdorferi Group  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Gram-negative helical bacteria, in the genus BORRELIA, that are the etiologic agents of LYME DISEASE. The group comprises many specific species including Borrelia afzelii, Borellia garinii, and BORRELIA BURGDORFERI proper. These spirochetes are generally transmitted by several species of ixodid ticks.

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  • Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
  • txid29518
  • txid29519
  • txid64895

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  • French

  • Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
  • Complexe Borrelia burgdorferi
  • Complexe Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
  • txid29518
  • txid29519
  • txid64895

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WRPS9B1G-6

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