Canine and human infection with Borrelia burgdorferi in the New York City metropolitan area

Abstract Background Autochthonous transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi, the primary agent of Lyme disease in dogs and people in North America, commonly occurs in the northeastern United States, including the New York City metropolitan area, a region with a large human and pet population and broadly...

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Main Authors: Brian H. Herrin, Melissa J. Beall, Xiao Feng, Monica Papeş, Susan E. Little
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2774-z