Borrelia burgdorferi Spirochetes Induce Mast Cell Activation and Cytokine Release

The Lyme disease spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, is introduced into human hosts via tick bites. Among the cell types present in the skin which may initially contact spirochetes are mast cells. Since spirochetes are known to activate a variety of cell ...

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Borrelia burgdorferi Spirochetes Induce Mast Cell Activation and Cytokine Release

The Lyme disease spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, is introduced into human hosts via tick bites. Among the cell types present in the skin which may initially contact spirochetes are mast cells. Since spirochetes are known to activate a variety of cell ...