No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France
Abstract Background Borrelia mayonii is currently the latest species belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) complex to be discovered. Interestingly it is involved in human pathology causing a high fever. We looked for its presence in post- tick bite febrile patients as well as in Ixodes...
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| author | Pierre H. Boyer Sylvie J. De Martino Yves Hansmann Laurence Zilliox Nathalie Boulanger Benoît Jaulhac |
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| description | Abstract Background Borrelia mayonii is currently the latest species belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) complex to be discovered. Interestingly it is involved in human pathology causing a high fever. We looked for its presence in post- tick bite febrile patients as well as in Ixodes ricinus ticks in an endemic area of France. Results After ensuring that our molecular technics correctly detected B. mayonii, 575 patients and 3,122 Ixodes ricinus nymphs were tested. Neither B. mayonii nor another species of the B. burgdorferi (s.l.) complex previously not reported in Europe has been identified. Conclusions For now, B. mayonii seems to be an epiphenomenon. However, its discovery broadens the etiology of post-Ixodes bite febrile syndromes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-759c3251ca4b4bb3bb0336fd073e38ed2022-12-22T00:15:08ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052017-06-011011310.1186/s13071-017-2212-7No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in FrancePierre H. Boyer0Sylvie J. De Martino1Yves Hansmann2Laurence Zilliox3Nathalie Boulanger4Benoît Jaulhac5Early Bacterial Virulence: Lyme borreliosis Group, Université de Strasbourg, CHRU Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de StrasbourgEarly Bacterial Virulence: Lyme borreliosis Group, Université de Strasbourg, CHRU Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de StrasbourgDepartment of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Hôpitaux Universitaires de StrasbourgFrench National Reference Center for Borrelia, Hôpitaux Universitaires de StrasbourgEarly Bacterial Virulence: Lyme borreliosis Group, Université de Strasbourg, CHRU Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de StrasbourgEarly Bacterial Virulence: Lyme borreliosis Group, Université de Strasbourg, CHRU Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de StrasbourgAbstract Background Borrelia mayonii is currently the latest species belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) complex to be discovered. Interestingly it is involved in human pathology causing a high fever. We looked for its presence in post- tick bite febrile patients as well as in Ixodes ricinus ticks in an endemic area of France. Results After ensuring that our molecular technics correctly detected B. mayonii, 575 patients and 3,122 Ixodes ricinus nymphs were tested. Neither B. mayonii nor another species of the B. burgdorferi (s.l.) complex previously not reported in Europe has been identified. Conclusions For now, B. mayonii seems to be an epiphenomenon. However, its discovery broadens the etiology of post-Ixodes bite febrile syndromes.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2212-7Lyme borreliosisBorrelia mayoniiBorrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato)Fever |
| spellingShingle | Pierre H. Boyer Sylvie J. De Martino Yves Hansmann Laurence Zilliox Nathalie Boulanger Benoît Jaulhac No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France Parasites & Vectors Lyme borreliosis Borrelia mayonii Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) Fever |
| title | No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France |
| title_full | No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France |
| title_fullStr | No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France |
| title_full_unstemmed | No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France |
| title_short | No evidence of Borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for Lyme borreliosis in France |
| title_sort | no evidence of borrelia mayonii in an endemic area for lyme borreliosis in france |
| topic | Lyme borreliosis Borrelia mayonii Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) Fever |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2212-7 |
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