Determinants of the geographic distribution of Puumala virus and Lyme borreliosis infections in Belgium

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases generally display clear spatial patterns due to different space-dependent factors. Land cover and land use influence disease transmission by controlling both the spatial distribution of vectors or h...

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Main Authors: Tersago Katrien, Luyasu Victor, Ducoffre Geneviève, Heyman Paul, Lamarque Pénélope, Linard Catherine, Vanwambeke Sophie O, Lambin Eric F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/6/1/15