Every year in the US, 300,000 people are diagnosed with the tick - borne illness caused by Borrelia bacteria, which can trigger arthritis and neurological problems. (newscientist.com)
Furthermore, mice that lack Vα14 iNKT cells have been shown to be more susceptible to arthritis induced by Borrelia infection. (lji.org)
Lyme disease in dogs is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which are transmitted through the bites of eastern and western black - legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus). (lovinmypup.com)