Borrelia burgdorferi (DNA, qualitative, tick)

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The Borrelia burgdorferi (DNA, qualitative test, tick) analysis is a laboratory test designed to detect the genetic material of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi in a tick. This test determines whether the tick is a carrier of the Lyme disease pathogen and helps assess the potential risk of infection for humans or animals after a bite. The result has important preventive value, as it allows timely monitoring and possible medical intervention.

Indications

• presence of a tick attached to a human or animal
• appearance of symptoms after a tick bite (erythema migrans, fever, headache, muscle pain)
• residence or stay in Lyme disease endemic areas
• need for early assessment of Borrelia burgdorferi infection risk
• preventive evaluation after a tick bite

Procedure

• the patient brings the removed tick to the laboratory
• the tick is placed in a clean container without alcohol or other preservatives
• the sample should ideally be delivered within 24 hours after removal
• laboratory preparation of the sample is performed for testing

Method

• polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• detection of specific Borrelia burgdorferi DNA in the tick sample
• highly sensitive molecular genetic method
   

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borrelia_burgdorferi
https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/lyme-disease/about-lyme
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lyme-disease/ticks-and-lyme-disease
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease
https://www.healthline.com/health/lyme-disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532894/
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html

IMPORTANT!

It is crucial to remember that the information provided in this section is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. If you experience any pain or worsening of symptoms, it is essential to consult a medical professional for proper diagnostic testing. Only a qualified specialist can make an accurate diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment. To ensure the most accurate and consistent evaluation of test results, it is recommended to have them performed at the same laboratory. This is because different laboratories may use different methods and units of measurement for similar tests.