Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Borrelia

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Borrelia burgdorferi?

• A)Transmitted to humans by Ixodes tick larvae
• B)Long doubling time of 8-24 hours
• C)Majority of cases worldwide occur in the United States
• D)Mice are the primary reservoir
• E)Gram-negative coccobacillus

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