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Ticks are infected when their host is infected. The infected ticks then spread the disease to humans.

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What bacteria caused lyme disease?

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.


What are carriers of lyme disease?

Blacklegged ticks are carriers of lyme disease


What transmits lyme disease?

Ticks don't 'cause' Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a group of spirochete bacteria (namely: Borrelia burgdorferisensu lato). Ticks are only the vectors(=carriers) of these pathogens. The main vectors are deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in North America, and sheep ticks (Ixodes ricinus) in Europe.


Is lyme disease cause by a fungus?

No, Lyme disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, not a fungus. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks.


A bacterial infection called Lyme disease is spread by what?

Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. The tick becomes infected by feeding on mammals or birds that carry the bacteria. The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease is called Borrelia burgdorferi.


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.


What is the name of the bacterium that causes lyme disease how is lyme disease transmitted?

Lyme disease is caused by a group of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. It is transmitted by ticks (deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in North America, and sheep ticks (Ixodes ricinus) in Europe).


Can you get Lyme poising from concrete?

No, you cannot get Lyme poisoning from concrete. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, not through contact with concrete. Concrete does not harbor or transmit the bacteria associated with Lyme disease.


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.


Is lyme disease a fungal infection?

No, Lyme disease is not a fungal infection. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Lyme disease is typically treated with antibiotics.


What is treatment caused by infected ticks?

Lyme disease is caused by infected ticks. A red area around the bite and the formation of a ring is a common sign.


What parasite is most often responsible for the spread of Lyme disease?

The spirochete, Borellia burgdoferi, is the causative agent of Lyme Disease. This is a spiral bacteria . Ticks transfer the spirochetes between warm blooded mammals.