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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

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    • Lyme disease is a globally increasing zoonotic, tick-borne illness caused by Borrelia spirochetes.
    • Environmental and climatic factors contribute to the expanding distribution of tick vectors and disease incidence.
    • Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, B. afzelii, and B. garinii are the primary causative agents in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive overview of Lyme disease epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prevention strategies in humans and animals.
    • To highlight the impact of environmental changes on the prevalence of Lyme disease.
    • To discuss current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for Lyme disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of scientific literature on Lyme disease.
    • Analysis of epidemiological data on human and animal cases.
    • Summary of diagnostic methods, including serological tests like the two-tier approach and C(6) peptide assay.
    • Evaluation of treatment protocols and preventive measures such as antibiotics and tick control.

    Main Results:

    • Lyme disease incidence is rising globally due to ecological and climatic changes.
    • Clinical signs vary, including erythema migrans, neuro-borreliosis, and arthritis in humans, and fever, lameness, and polyarthritis in dogs.
    • Serological tests are primary diagnostic tools, with specific methods for humans and canines.
    • Antibiotic therapy (e.g., doxycycline, amoxicillin) and tick control are effective in managing and preventing Lyme disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Lyme disease poses a significant public health challenge, necessitating integrated prevention and control strategies.
    • Prompt diagnosis and early antibiotic treatment are crucial for minimizing long-term health consequences.
    • Tick control measures and available vaccines for dogs are vital for reducing disease transmission and clinical impact.