Lyme Disease Bacteria (IMAGE) University of Texas at San Antonio Caption This is an image of live (green) and dead (red) spiral bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Credit Janakiram Seshu Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.