Laboratory Detection of Lyme Borreliosis

摘要: Lyme borreliosis caused by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, is most common vectorborne disease in United States. It has been reported from at least 43 states, some Canadian provinces, and known Europe for years. While first recognized shortly after turn of century Europe, it was not until late 1970s that became widely as a multifaceted syndrome. Shortly thereafter, tests serologic diagnosis appeared rapid rate.