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Ability to cause erythema migrans differs between Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato isolates.
Parasites & vectors - 22 Jan 2013
Tijsse-Klasen Ellen, Pandak Nenad, Hengeveld Paul, Takumi Katsuhisa, Koopmans Marion P G, Sprong Hein
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BACKGROUND: Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. The variety of characteristic and non-specific clinical manifestations is partially explained by its genetic diversity. We investigated the ability of B. burgdorferi sl isolates to cause erythema migrans. METHODS: The genetic constellation of isolates from ticks was compared to isolates found in erythema migrans. PCR...
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