Human Babesia microti Incidence and Ixodes scapularis Distribution, Rhode Island, 1998–2004

Distribution of nymphal Ixodes scapularis in Rhode Island was used as a logistical regressor for predicting presence of human babesiosis. Although the incidence of babesiosis is increasing in southern Rhode Island, large areas of the state are free of babesiosis risk.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sarah E. Rodgers, Thomas N. Mather
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/13/4/06-1035_article