Lyme Disease Transmission Risk: Seasonal Variation in the Built Environment

Lyme Disease Transmission Risk: Seasonal Variation in the Built Environment

Seasonal variation in spatial distribution and pathogen prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) influences human population risk of Lyme disease in peri-urban built environments. Parks, gardens, playgrounds, school campuses and neighborhoods represent a significan...

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Main Authors: Amanda Roome, Rita Spathis, Leah Hill, John M. Darcy, Ralph M. Garruto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
tick-borne diseases
Borrelia burgdorferi
tick density and infection rate
human risk factors
Northeastern United States
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/6/3/84

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