Publications by authors named "Maria Belen Pucheta"

Lyme disease, a multisystemic infectious disorder caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus transmitted by the bite of ticks, typically from the family Ixodidae, pose a significant public health issue worldwide. The (s.l.

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The spirochete sensu lato (Lyme Group) is the causative agent of Lyme disease, transmitted to humans through tick bites carrying the bacteria. Common symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and the characteristic erythema migrans skin rash. If left untreated, the infection can affect joints, the cardiac system, and the nervous system.

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