History of Lyme Borreliosis in Europe

1993 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Weber ◽  
H.-W. Pfister
Keyword(s):  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals A New Borrelia Species Defined by Multilocus Sequence Analysis of Housekeeping Genes

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (16) ◽  
pp. 5410-5416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Margos ◽  
Stephanie A. Vollmer ◽  
Muriel Cornet ◽  
Martine Garnier ◽  
Volker Fingerle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
Phylogenetic Trees ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Housekeeping Genes ◽  
Multilocus Sequence Analysis ◽  
Species Status ◽  
Borrelia Garinii ◽  
Analysis Scheme ◽  
History Of

ABSTRACT Analysis of Lyme borreliosis (LB) spirochetes, using a novel multilocus sequence analysis scheme, revealed that OspA serotype 4 strains (a rodent-associated ecotype) of Borrelia garinii were sufficiently genetically distinct from bird-associated B. garinii strains to deserve species status. We suggest that OspA serotype 4 strains be raised to species status and named Borrelia bavariensis sp. nov. The rooted phylogenetic trees provide novel insights into the evolutionary history of LB spirochetes.

scholarly journals AWARENESS OF LYME BORRELIOSIS OF THE PATIENTS OF TERNOPIL REGIONAL TB DISPENSARY

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. P. Melnyk ◽  
L. A. Hryshchuk ◽  
M. Koziol–Montewka ◽  
P. S. Tabas ◽  
R. O. Klos
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Borrelia Burgdorferi ◽  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Tick Bites ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

Background. Lyme disease has many clinical features similar tothose in sarcoidosis and tuberculosis. Epidemiological data in the world, in particular in Ukraine, proves the increase in Lyme borreliosis incidence. Ternopil region is endemic with Lyme borreliosis.Objective. The research was aimed to investigate the prevalence of infection with Borrelia burgdorferi and epidemiology features of borreliosis among the patients of Ternopil Regional TB Dispensary.Methods. In total, 29 patients were admitted to Departments of Differential Diagnostic, TB Therapy and TB Surgery of Ternopil Regional TB Dispensary in October 2016-January 2017. All the surveyed answered the questions of an integrated international questionnaire, where they noted the area and a number of tick bites, described the removal method, noted the survey for borreliosis pathogen and complaints after tick bites.Results. It was established that 5 respondents had a history of tick bites episodes, but only in one case the patient was examined of borreliosis. Tick bites were noticed in 3 patients with sarcoidosis and 1 with tuberculosis (TB) and exudative pleurisy, respectively.Conclusions. The absence of appeals for medical care, lack of sufficient information on Lyme borreliosis and disuse of preventive measures for tick bites by the interviewed patients of Ternopil regional TB dispensary departments proves the need of improvement of health education on Lyme borreliosis (LB) among this category of population. 24 (82.7%) of 29 respondents did not remember the tick bite. The symptoms of (LB) are similar to those in sarcoidosis and tuberculosis (pleural lesions, heart, joints, nervous system, skin), and the presence of tick bites gives the reasons to examine these patients of Borrelia burgdorferi senso lato.

scholarly journals Low rates of ehrlichiosis and Lyme borreliosis in English farmworkers

1998 ◽  
Vol 121 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Rh. THOMAS ◽  
M. SILLIS ◽  
T. J. COLEMAN ◽  
S. M. KENCH ◽  
N. H. OGDEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Tick Bites ◽  
Serological Evidence ◽  
Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Delays In Diagnosis ◽  
Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis

To determine the occupational significance of tick-borne zoonoses we sought serological evidence of Lyme borreliosis, human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) in a representative sample of farmworkers. Although around 20% reported ticks on their domestic and companion animals, few (<2% per year) reported being bitten by ticks. Seroprevalence of Lyme borreliosis (0·2%), HME (0·2%) and HGE (1·5%) was low. Those seropositive for HGE were no more likely to report tick bites nor more likely to report ticks on their animals. This study provides evidence that farmworkers in England are exposed to tick-borne zoonoses but that they are uncommon. Since the severity of these diseases is linked to delays in diagnosis and treatment, clinicians should be aware of these diagnoses in patients from rural communities, with or without a self-reported history of tick bite.

scholarly journals Anti-neural antibody reactivity in patients with a history of Lyme borreliosis and persistent symptoms

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1018-1024 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Chandra ◽  
Gary P. Wormser ◽  
Mark S. Klempner ◽  
Richard P. Trevino ◽  
Mary K. Crow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Antibody Reactivity ◽  
History Of

The Significance of Serum Anti-Borrelia Antibodies in the Diagnostic Work-Up of Uveitis

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Mikkilä ◽  
I. Seppälä ◽  
M. Leirisalo-Repo ◽  
A. Karma
Keyword(s):  
Lyme Borreliosis ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Positive Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
Diagnostic Work ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Reaction Result

Purpose. To assess the utility of testing uveitis patients for anti-Borrelia antibodies in an area endemic for Lyme borreliosis. Methods. We examined 161 uveitis patients for serum antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi by Lyme ELISA. Antibodies were determined in patients with uveitis of unknown etiology and non-selectively from patients with an established diagnosis. Results. Concentrations of antibodies to B. burgdorferi were elevated in 26 uveitis patients (16.1%), with elevated IgG in 11 of them (6.8%). In four of these patients Lyme borreliosis was a highly suggestive cause of uveitis because of a history of tick bites, systemic symptoms, response to antibiotic therapy, and/or a positive polymerase chain reaction result. Other causes of uveitis were ruled out. All these patients had vitritis. Conclusions. Non-selective testing of uveitis patients for Lyme antibodies is not reasonable even in endemic areas. We recommend using the Borrelia antibody test only in cases of uveitis of unknown cause, especially in patients with vitritis or other symptoms of Lyme borreliosis.

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