Definitions for borrelia
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. borrelianoun

   cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever

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1. borrelianoun

   Any of various helically coiled spirochetes, of the genus Borrelia, some of which cause relapsing fever

2. Etymology: For "Amédée Borrel" French bacteriologist

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1. Borrelia

   Borrelia is a genus of bacteria of the spirochete phylum. Several species cause Lyme disease, also called Lyme borreliosis, a zoonotic, vector-borne disease transmitted by ticks. Other species of Borrelia cause relapsing fever, and are transmitted by ticks or lice, depending on the species of bacteria. A few Borrelia species as Candidatus Borrelia mahuryensis harbor intermediate genetic features between Lyme disease and relapsing fever Borrelia. The genus is named after French biologist Amédée Borrel (1867–1936), who first documented the distinction between a species of Borrelia, B. anserina, and the other known type of spirochete at the time, Treponema pallidum. This bacterium must be viewed using dark-field microscopy, which make the cells appear white against a dark background. Borrelia species are grown in Barbour-Stoenner-Kelly medium. Of 52 known species of Borrelia, 20 are members of the Lyme disease group (with an additional 3 proposed), 29 belong to the relapsing fever group, and two are members of a genetically distinct third group typically found in reptiles. A proposal has been made to split the Lyme disease group based on genetic diversity and move them to their own genus, Borelliella, but this change is not widely accepted. This bacterium uses hard and soft ticks and lice as vectors. Testing for the presence of the bacteria in a human includes two-tiered serological testing, including immunoassays and immunoblotting.

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1. borrelia

   Borrelia is a type of bacteria that belongs to a larger group called spirochetes. These bacteria are spiral-shaped and known for causing various diseases in humans, the most common being Lyme disease. They are usually transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks or lice. The genus Borrelia is characterized by its unique structure and method of movement, which allows it to move effectively in viscous mediums like mucus or tissue.

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1. Borrelia

   Borrelia is a genus of bacteria of the spirochete phylum. It causes borreliosis, a zoonotic, vector-borne disease transmitted primarily by ticks and some by lice, depending on the species. There are 36 known species of Borrelia. The genus was named after the French biologist Amédée Borrel.

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1. Borrelia

   A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, helical bacteria, various species of which produce RELAPSING FEVER in humans and other animals.

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   The numerical value of borrelia in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of borrelia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Borrelia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borrelia
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5. ^ Wikidata
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