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Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi

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Is lyme disease caused by a bacteria or a virus?

Lyme disease is caused by the type of bacteria.


Is Lyme disease a virus or parasite?

Lyme Disease is neither, it is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi .


Which statement best describes why lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics while influenza cannot?

influenza is a virus and not bacteria, so antibiotics will have no effect. Lyme's disease is a bacteria so they do work


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 bacteria?

yes


What kingdom is lyme disease in?

Bacteria


Is lyme disease a protist?

No. It is a bacteria.


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 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.


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.


Is lyme disease caused by spirilla bacteria?

Yes, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a type of spirochete bacteria. The spirochete bacteria are spiral-shaped and are responsible for causing a number of diseases in humans.


Who diagnosed lyme disease?

If your asking who discovered it, Willy Burgdorfer did. The bacteria that causes Lyme Disease, Borrelia Burgdorferi, was named after him.