Antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato among Adults, Germany, 2008-2011.

Antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato among Adults, Germany, 2008-2011.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015;21(1):107-10
Authors: Wilking H, Fingerle V, Klier C, Thamm M, Stark K
Abstract
To assess Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (the cause of Lyme borreliosis) seropositivity in Germany, we tested serum samples from health survey (2008-2011) participants. Seroprevalence was 5.8% among women and 13.0% among men; infection risk was highest among persons >60 years of age. Public health interventions, including education about risk factors and preventive measures, are needed.
PMID: 25531140 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - December 25, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wilking H, Fingerle V, Klier C, Thamm M, Stark K Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research