Scientists have confirmed the first known case of a rarer Lyme disease bacterium — Borrelia mayonii — in the state of New York.
A rare strain of Lyme disease has been identified in New York for the first time, marking an unexpected development for researchers studying tick borne illnesses. Most Lyme disease infections in the United States are caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. However,… pic.twitter.com/WpB17JZaI2 — Science girl (@sciencegirl) June 8, 2026 …