Borrelia Site

Borrelia is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria, known as spirochetes, primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks. These bacteria are responsible for several serious conditions, most notably and relapsing fever . Key Facts About Borrelia

: They have internal flagella (axial filaments) that allow them to move in a corkscrew motion through thick environments like blood and tissue. borrelia

: Borrelia are "masters of disguise," changing their outer surface proteins to hide from the host's immune system as they move between ticks and mammals. Clinical Stages of Infection Borrelia is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria, known