B burgdorferi recognized by serum samples causes Lyme borreliosis
Lyme borreliosis is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in humans and is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto and sensu lato. The disease is a multisystemic disorder involving mainly the skin, nervous system, and joints; this broad spectrum sometimes makes clinical diagnosis difficult and diagnosis strongly relies on the detection of specific antibodies, e.g., by [...]