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RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ, Islay. Update on Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and Lyme disease. Rev Cubana Med Trop [online]. 2013, vol.65, n.2, pp. 149-165. ISSN 0375-0760.

Introduction: Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is the causative agent of Lyme disease, an emerging zoonosis, whose diagnosis, prevention and control are difficult and it is mainly reported in the northern hemisphere. Objective: to provide updated information about Borrelia burgdorferi. Methods: a review of scientific and specialized literature on the key aspects of this agent and the disease such as characteristics and life cycle of borrelias, epidemiology, clinical manifestations in humans, laboratory diagnosis, current case definition, treatment, prophylaxis, prevention and control. Results: current valuable information on selected items was set forth, which is useful for the personnel involved in vector-borne infectious diseases. Additionally, information about studies conducted in Cuba was provided. Conclusions: this paper offers updated information for the epidemiological, clinical and microbiological management of suspected cases of infection with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato.

Palavras-chave : Borrelia burgdorferi; Lyme disease; Lyme borreliosis.

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