Survival of <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> Strain B31 in Human Serum Is Not Dependent on C4BP Binding to the Bacterial Surface

Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness caused by spirochetes belonging to the <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> species group. These bacteria employ several mechanisms to survive within the vertebrate host, including evasion of the complement system. In this study, we examine the protection ag...

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Main Authors: Tobias Jakobsson, Pär Comstedt, Sven Bergström, Johan Normark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/11/976
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