Lyme Disease Borrelia burgdorferi

The video tutorial explains Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. It covers the symptoms, transmission methods, and challenges in diagnosing the disease. The bacterium responsible, Borrelia burgdorferi, is described, along with its unique characteristics. The video also discusses the types of ticks that spread the disease and the difficulties in diagnosing due to similar symptoms with other illnesses and the time it takes for antibodies to develop.

What challenges exist in diagnosing Lyme disease?

What preventive measures can be taken to avoid Lyme disease?