This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Lyme disease is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Borrelia vincenti, B. Borrelia Burgdorferi, C. Borrelia Recurrentis, D. Treponema Pertenue
B: Borrelia Burgdorferi
Answer: B: Borrelia Burgdorferi 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Borrelia BurgdorferiRef.: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. /377, 379, 381* Causal agent of lyme disease: Borrelia Burgdorferi (I.P. 3 to 30 days)# Vector: Ticks* Lyme disease occurs in 3 stages:# Stage 1: localized infection, appears an annular skin lesion (Erythema Migrans)# Stage 2: disseminated infection, now with headache, fever, arthralgia, myalgia and lymphadenopathy.# Stage 3: persistent infection, presents with chronic arthritis, encephalopathy, and acrodermatitis.Also Know* Borrelia vincenti: ulcerative gingivostomatitis or oropharyngitis (Vincents Angina)* Borrelia Recurrentis: louse borne relapsing I fever* Treponema carateum: causes Pinta* Treponema Pertenue: causes Yaws* Treponema Pallidum: Syphilis