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HOME > Protocols > Bacterial Species > Borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia burgdorferi
BioHazard Level:
2

Growth Temperature:
37oC

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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