Heterogeneity in the abundance and distribution of Ixodes ricinus and Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) in Scotland: implications for risk prediction

Cases of Lyme borreliosis, a vector-borne zoonosis caused by bacteria in the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) species group, have increased in recent years in Europe. Knowledge of environmental factors associate...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - November 22, 2016 Category: Microbiology Authors: Caroline Millins, Lucy Gilbert, Paul Johnson, Marianne James, Elizabeth Kilbride, Richard Birtles and Roman Biek Source Type: research