Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in humans in a rural area of Parana State, Brazil.

ABSTRACT: This study describes the detection of Borrelia garinii and Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.) in Brazilian individuals using PCR and DNA sequencing. Our results suggest that these species are emerging pathogens in this country, and additional studies are necessary to determine the epidemiological characteristics of this disease in Brazil.

SUBMITTER: Goncalves DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4507553 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature