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Risk factors associated with seropositivity against Lyme borreliosis: Results from a representative serosurvey of adults in Germany

Wilking, H.; Fingerle, V.; Klier, C.; Thamm, M.; Stark, K. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2015 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1

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Zeitschrift
Das Gesundheitswesen
Autor:innen
Wilking, H.; Fingerle, V.; Klier, C.; Thamm, M.; Stark, K.
Ausgabe
Heft 8/09 / 2015
Jahrgang 77
Seiten
1 bis 1
Erschienen: 2015-09-10 13:00:00
ISSN
0941-3790
DOI
10.1055/s-0035-1562993

Zusammenfassung

Lyme borreliosis (LB), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) sensu lato is the most common tickborne disease of the northern hemisphere. Major clinical manifestations include Erythema migrans, Neuroborreliosis and Lyme arthritis. Central Europe including Germany is regarded a highly endemic area; however, data on the extent of endemicity and on risk factors are limited. Our objectives were to conduct a representative survey among adults in Germany to assess the seroprevalence of LB in different geographical regions and to identify potential risk factors. Sera from a nationwide representative survey for adults (DEG…

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Gesundheit Pflege Germany Borrelia burgdorferi Borrelia Antibodies Arthritis Deutschland Das Gesundheitswesen