Borreliosis
- Pronunciation
- /bor-uh-LY-oh-sis/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Borreliosis
- Plural
- Borrelioses
Definition
An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia, transmitted primarily through the bite of infected ticks.
Etymology
Named after Amédée Borrel, a French bacteriologist, combined with the suffix '-osis' denoting a diseased condition.
Example
Borreliosis can cause symptoms ranging from mild fever to severe neurological issues.
Synonyms
- Lyme disease
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
Related Terms
- Borrelia
- Ticks
- Vector-borne diseases
- Spirochetes
Usage Notes
Most commonly referred to as Lyme disease in the context of human infection. It encompasses various clinical presentations depending on the Borrelia species involved.