Lyme disease: an important vector-borne bacterial zoonotic disease with emerging concern

Vector-borne diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in humans animals worldwide. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is an important emerging vector-borne anthropozoonosis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. It belongs to the genus Borrelia, phylum Spirochetae. B. burgdorferi gram-negative, flagellated spirochete having loosely coiled spiral morphology. disease distributed many parts Asia, Europe, United States. most common arthropod-borne Due its dramatically increased prevalence, has become public health problem Hunters, hikers, campers, travelers involved outdoor activities forested areas at risk getting infection. characterized fever that may continue for five days. transmitted bite Ixodid tick (also known as black-legged tick), commonly found on deer, rodents, other small mammals. If diagnosed early, can be managed with antibiotics supportive treatment. Severe complications occur immune-compromised, viral-infected, malnourished individuals. poor diagnosis unavailability vaccines, prevention from bites becomes key strategy fight disease.