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| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Revised BSK medium |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Borrelia burgdorferi is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
| Borrelia burgdorferi is microaerophilic |
| Motility: |
| Borrelia burgdorferi is motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Spirochaetes; Spirochaetia; Spirochaetales; Spirochaetaceae; Borrelia |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Borrelia burgdorferi was isolated from a tick. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Borrelia burgdorferi is BSL2 organism and should be considered a potential pathogen. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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