Lyme borreliosis complex
What is Lyme

Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme Borreliosis Complex
Lyme Borreliosis Complex, commonly referred to as Lyme Disease, is an inflammatory disease often characterized at first by a rash, headache, fever, and chills, and later by possible arthritis and neurological and cardiac disorders. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of spirochete bacteria that is transmitted by ticks. A spirochete \ ˈspī-rə-ˌkēt \ is a type of slender spirally undulating bacteria. Borrelia burgdorferi exists in North America and Europe. Until 2016, it was the only known cause of Lyme Borreliosis Complex in North America. Recently, Borrelia mayonii, discovered in the midwestern United States, has also been discovered to cause Lyme Borreliosis Complex.
Dr. Jemsek coined the term Lyme Borreliosis Complex to describe what is commonly called Lyme Disease. If left untreated, Lyme Borreliosis Complex can progress to advanced stages, known as Chronic Lyme.
LYME SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of Chronic Lyme may include
Musculoskeletal
Reproductive
Cardiac/Pulmonary
Neurological:
Neuropsychiatric
Gastrointestinal
Other
Source: Lyme Disease Association, 2017
Lyme Documentary
Dr. Jemsek was featured in the award-winning documentary about Lyme called Under Our Skin.
If you are interested in learning more about Lyme, consider watching the film, which is now available online.