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Transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi is most likely to occur after a tick feeds a minimum of _______ hours

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36 hours

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Transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi is most likely to occur after a tick feeds a minimum of 36 hours.

The infected ticks are most likely to transmit infection after approximately 2 or more days after feeding. If it remains unchecked, the B. Burgdorferi may trigger systemic infection by passing through the bloodstream and being rooted in different body tissues.

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