What is B burgdorferi IgG positive?

What is B burgdorferi IgG positive?

A positive result indicates that the immunoblot evaluation for B. burgdorferi antibody is consistent with the presence of antibody produced by patients in response to infection by B. burgdorferi and suggests the presence of Lyme disease.

Is Borrelia the same as Lyme disease?

The scientific name of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease is Borrelia. The two most common diseases caused by Borrelia are Lyme disease and Tick-borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF). Both are transmitted via ticks. Borrelia that cause Lyme disease are collectively known as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato.

What happens when you test positive for Lyme disease?

If your first test result is negative for Lyme disease, you don’t need any more testing. If your first result is positive for Lyme disease, your blood will get a second test. If both results are positive for Lyme disease and you also have symptoms of infection, you probably have Lyme disease.

What are the symptoms of Borrelia burgdorferi?

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.

What is Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies?

Presence of antibodies confirms infection with the Lyme Disease spiral bacterium (spirochaete) known as Borrelia burgdorferi by a bite from an infected tick. Patients bitten by an infected tick which is not removed within a day or so may develop Lyme disease.

What is Borrelia burgdorferi in blood test?

The Lyme disease blood test looks for antibodies in the blood to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The test is used to help diagnose Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is known as a spirochete because of its long, corkscrew shape.