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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

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  • Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne illness prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Caused by Borrelia bacteria, it progresses through stages: erythema migrans, early disseminated infection (neurological), and late infection (arthritis or skin conditions).
  • Bacterial migration, host cell adherence, and immune evasion are key aspects of infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of Lyme borreliosis.
  • To detail the stages, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Lyme borreliosis.
  • Synthesis of information on clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment outcomes.
  • Summary of current understanding of disease progression and immune response.

Main Results:

  • Lyme borreliosis presents with diverse clinical manifestations across three stages.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical signs, symptoms, and serological confirmation (except for early erythema migrans).
  • Antibiotic therapy is effective, but post-infectious sequelae can occur.

Conclusions:

  • Most Lyme borreliosis manifestations resolve with antibiotic treatment.
  • Prevention focuses on avoiding tick bites through personal protective measures.
  • Understanding the disease's stages and immune interactions is crucial for management.