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Lyme Disease is caused by a bacteria transmitted by ticks. In the United States, the bacteria responsible is known as Borrealia burgdorferi. In Europe, it is most often referred to as Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii.
There are about 11 species of the Borrelia bacteria but just 3 are known to carry the bacteria.The Borrelia carriers of this disease are Deer Ticks and Sheep ticks. When these infected ticks bite animals such as Sheep and the same is consumed by humans, we become infected with the disease.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a spirochete, shaped like a long spiral rod or spring.
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∙ 13y agoLyme disease can cause problems with the joints, heart, nervous system, and skin, among others.
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∙ 8y agoLyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks.
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∙ 7y agoThis is the organism that causes Lyme Disease. It is spread by being bitten by a tick that has the organism in its body.
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∙ 13y agoBorrelia burgdorferi
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Is lyme disease a virus or bacteria?
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi
Is lyme disease caused by a bacteria or a virus?
Lyme disease is caused by the type of bacteria.
Is lyme disease caused by spirilla bacteria?
Lyme disease is not caused by spirilla bacteria. It is caused by spirochete. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
Is Lyme disease a spiral bacteria?
Yes. Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. This is a spiral bacteria.
Is Lyme disease a virus or parasite?
Lyme Disease is neither, it is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi .
Can dogs have Lyme's disease?
Lyme disease is a disease in dogs caused by infection from bacteria of the genus Borrelia. Lyme disease can affect both humans and animals, like dogs.
What diseases do spirella bacteria cause?
Several diseases are caused by spirella bacteria. Two known diseases are Lyme disease and syphilis. Lyme disease is transmitted through bacteria in ticks.
What type of pathogen is Borrelia burgdorferi?
Borrelia Burgdorferi is the most common bacteria that causes Lyme Disease in the United States. it is transmitted through infected ticks. In Europe Lyme Disease is caused by borrella afzelil and borrella garinil.
What is the scientific name for Lyme disease bacteria?
The scientific name for Lyme disease is Lyme disease. Borreliosis is a term that can be used, but it is more generic and refers to infections of any borrelia bacteria. Lyme borreliosis is more specific and can be used instead of Lyme disease.
Do you capitalize Lyme disease?
Yes, Lyme disease should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to the illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted through the bite of infected ticks.
Is Lyme disease a bacteria?
yes
Is lyme disease a protist?
No. It is a bacteria.
