Seroprevalence of Lyme Borreliosis in Europe: Results from a Systematic Literature Review (2005-2020).

ABSTRACT: Background: Lyme borreliosis (LB), a tick bite-transmitted infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl) complex spirochetes, is the most common tickborne disease in Europe. Studies in European countries have reported LB seroprevalence (prevalence of antibodies to Bbsl infection) and diagnostic strategies used for testing. We conducted a systematic literature review to summarize contemporary LB seroprevalence in Europe. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and CABI Direct (Global Health) databases were searched from 2005 to 2020 to identify studies reporting LB seroprevalence in European countries. Reported single-tier and two-tier test results were summarized; algorithms (standard or modified) were used to interpret final test results from

SUBMITTER: Burn L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10122246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature