What is another word for borrelia?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒɹɪlˌa͡ɪə] (IPA) 
Borrelia, the genus of bacteria commonly associated with Lyme disease, can also be referred to as Spirochetes, the bacterial family of which Borrelia is a member. Another synonym for Borrelia is Lyme disease bacteria, as it is the most common bacteria responsible for the transmission of Lyme disease. Other less commonly used synonyms for Borrelia include tick-borne bacteria and relapsing fever borrelia. Although different strains of Borrelia may cause different illnesses, the term Borrelia is most often used to refer to the bacteria responsible for the spread of Lyme disease, a debilitating and sometimes chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide each year.
