These results imply that Borrelia and its pleomorphic forms have access to immune cells.

These results imply that Borrelia and its pleomorphic forms have access to immune cells. The recognition and detection of pleomorphic forms is detrimental for proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention of chronic Borrelia infections. In conclusion, the simple knowledge that B. burgdorferi has definite pleomorphic morphologies at that can be easily obtained by changes in environmental conditions may enhance future immunologically studies, help in improving the life quality of infected patients, and provide a model system to investigate other B. burgdorferi subspecies and other spirochetal pathogens.

Pleomorphic forms and biology of Borrelia

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