Borrelia

: Borrelia are "masters of disguise," changing their outer surface proteins to hide from the host's immune system as they move between ticks and mammals. Clinical Stages of Infection

Untreated Borrelia infections typically progress through three stages: Borrelia Burgdorferi - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH borrelia

Borrelia is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria, known as spirochetes, primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks. These bacteria are responsible for several serious conditions, most notably and relapsing fever . Key Facts About Borrelia : Borrelia are "masters of disguise," changing their