Broad range molecular detection methods identify only Borrelia spp. in erythema migrans biopsies and blood of tick-bitten patients.

Authors :: Pérot P
Tondeur L
Moutailler S
Chrétien D
Corre-Catelin N
Vayssier-Taussat M
Eloit M
Chirouze C
Cazorla C
Source :: One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [One Health] 2024 Aug 30; Vol. 19, pp. 100886. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 30 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: In this multicenter study conducted in France, we challenged the hypothesis of the transmission of pathogens other than Borrelia spp. in 22 patients developing erythema migrans following a tick bite. Using a combination of high-throughput microfluidic PCRs and agnostic metagenomics on skin biopsies and blood samples, no microorganisms other than Borrelia spp. was found.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors.)

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