Borrelia
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Borrelia is a genus of bacteria of the spirochete class. It is a zoonotic, vector-borne disease transmitted primarily by ticks and some by lice, depending on the species. There are 37 known species of Borrelia.
Lyme Borreliosis
Of the 37 known species of Borrelia, 12 of these species are known to cause Lyme disease or borreliosis and are transmitted by ticks. The major Borrelia species causing Lyme disease are Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii and Borrelia valaisiana.
Relapsing fever
Other Borrelia species cause relapsing fever such as Borrelia recurrentis, caused by the human body louse. No animal reservoir of B. recurrentis exists. Lice that feed on infected humans acquire the Borrelia organisms that then multiply in the gut of the louse. When an infected louse feeds on an uninfected human, the organism gains access when the victim crushes the louse or scratches the area where the louse is feeding. B. recurrentis infects the person via mucous membranes and then invades the bloodstream.
Other tick-borne relapsing infections are acquired from other species, such as Borrelia hermsii or Borrelia Parkeri, which can be spread from rodents, and serve as a reservoir for the infection, via a tick vector. Borelia hermsii and Borrelia recurrentis cause very similar diseases although the disease associated with Borrelia hermsii has more relapses and is responsible for more fatalities, while the disease caused by B. recurrentis has longer febrile and afebrile intervals and a longer incubation period.
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| Articles on Borrelia | Most recent articles on Borrelia • Most cited articles on Borrelia • Review articles on Borrelia • Articles on Borrelia in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ |
| Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Borrelia | Powerpoint slides on Borrelia • Images of Borrelia • Photos of Borrelia • Podcasts & MP3s on Borrelia • Videos on Borrelia |
| Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Borrelia | Cochrane Collaboration on Borrelia • Bandolier on Borrelia • TRIP on Borrelia |
| Cost Effectiveness of Borrelia | Cost Effectiveness of Borrelia |
| Clinical Trials Involving Borrelia | Ongoing Trials on Borrelia at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Borrelia • Clinical Trials on Borrelia at Google |
| Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Borrelia | US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Borrelia • NICE Guidance on Borrelia • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Borrelia • CDC on Borrelia |
| Textbook Information on Borrelia | Books and Textbook Information on Borrelia |
| Pharmacology Resources on Borrelia | Dosing of Borrelia • Drug interactions with Borrelia • Side effects of Borrelia • Allergic reactions to Borrelia • Overdose information on Borrelia • Carcinogenicity information on Borrelia • Borrelia in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Borrelia • |
| Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Borrelia | Genetics of Borrelia • Pharmacogenomics of Borrelia • Proteomics of Borrelia |
| Newstories on Borrelia | Borrelia in the news • Be alerted to news on Borrelia • News trends on Borrelia |
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| Patient Resources on Borrelia | Patient resources on Borrelia • Discussion groups on Borrelia • Patient Handouts on Borrelia • Directions to Hospitals Treating Borrelia • Risk calculators and risk factors for Borrelia |
| Healthcare Provider Resources on Borrelia | Symptoms of Borrelia • Causes & Risk Factors for Borrelia • Diagnostic studies for Borrelia • Treatment of Borrelia |
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Acknowledgement and Attribution Regarding Sources of Content
Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .
