Borrelia Kurtenbachii, Sem #1
by Eye of Science
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Borrelia Kurtenbachii, Sem #1
Artist
Eye of Science
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Color enhanced scanning electron microscope image (SEM) of Borrelia kurtenbachii bacteria (yellow), the cause of Lyme disease. These spirochaete (spiral-shaped) bacteria are passed to humans through the bites of infected Ixodes sp. ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease include skin lesions, muscle pain, neurological and cardiac abnormalities, and arthritis. Treatments include antibiotic and corticosteroid drugs. Magnification 5,300x when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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October 16th, 2016
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