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This progressive skin process is due to the effect of continuing active infection with the [[spirochete]] [[Lyme disease microbiology|Borrelia afzelii]]. B afzelii is the predominant pathophysiology, but may not be the exclusive, [[etiology|etiologic]] agent of ACA. Borrelia garinii, has also been detected. | This progressive skin process is due to the effect of continuing active infection with the [[spirochete]] [[Lyme disease microbiology|Borrelia afzelii]]. B afzelii is the predominant pathophysiology, but may not be the exclusive, [[etiology|etiologic]] agent of ACA. Borrelia garinii, has also been detected. | ||
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Revision as of 17:10, 3 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
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Pathophysiology
This progressive skin process is due to the effect of continuing active infection with the spirochete Borrelia afzelii. B afzelii is the predominant pathophysiology, but may not be the exclusive, etiologic agent of ACA. Borrelia garinii, has also been detected.
Microscopic Pathology
- Light and electron microscopic study of the skin biopsy shows degeneration of the elastica and collagen fibers.[1]