Author:
Hayes S F,Burgdorfer W,Barbour A G
Abstract
A bacteriophage with a B-3 morphology was detected by electron microscopy in a spirochete isolated from the tick Ixodes dammini. It has a 40- to 50-nm elongated head and a tail 50 to 70 nm in length. It appears devoid of collars or kite-tail structure. The spirochete has been identified as the causative agent of Lyme disease.
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
Subject
Molecular Biology,Microbiology
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