The name “borreliosis” can refer to two distinct but similar infections: Lyme disease and tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF).

Both diseases result from different subspecies of Borrelia. They exhibit many of the same symptoms and both are spreading geographically.

According to world-renowned Lyme disease specialist Dr. Joseph Burrascano, these diseases present significant challenges to patients and healthcare practitioners alike.

Dr. Burrascano recently presented a webinar with IGeneX, Inc., about testing for both infections. Dr. Jyotsna Shah, president and laboratory director of IGeneX, joined him in the question and answer period.