Which of the following is most useful for the definitive diagnosis of Lyme disease?

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Lyme disease is primarily diagnosed by detecting the presence of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of the disease, through Lyme antibody titers. Blood cultures and Gram stains are not commonly used for the diagnosis of Lyme disease, and culture of the bull's-eye rash on Lyme-selective agar may not always yield a positive result, as not all patients develop the characteristic rash. Therefore, option D is the most useful choice for the definitive diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Which of the Following Is Most Useful for the Definitive