Molecular characterization of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato strains isolated in the area of Belgrade, Serbia
Braz. j. microbiol
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38(1): 14-16, Jan.-Mar. 2007. tab
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ABSTRACT
This is the first report of the molecular characterization and identification of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato strains isolated in Serbia. Isolates A1, A2 and M1, from Ixodes ricinus, belong to Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, while isolate K1 from Apodemus flavicollis is a mixture of Borrelia afzelii and B. burgdorferi s.s.
RESUMO
Trata-se do primeiro relato de identificação e caracterização molecular de cepas de Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato isoladas na região de Belgrado, Sérvia. As cepas A1, A2 e M1, isoladas de Ixodes ricinus, pertencem à Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, enquanto a cepa K1, isolada de Apodemus flavocollis é uma mistura de Borrelia afzelii e B. burgdorferi s.s.
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In Vitro Techniques
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Lyme Disease
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Borrelia burgdorferi Group
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Japan
Institution/Affiliation country:
Chiba Institute of Science/JP
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Institute for Medical Research/RS
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Military Medical Academy/RS
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University of Shizuoka/JP
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