Occurrence and prevalence of host-seeking <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> nymphs infected with <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> (<i>sensu lato</i>) genospecies in Europe (1999-2022).

ABSTRACT: Ticks of the Ixodes ricinus complex are the primary vectors of Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato), the complex of genospecies that cause Lyme borreliosis, in Europe and North America. We summarized the tick surveillance data of host-seeking I. ricinus nymphs in Europe between 1999 and 2022 to quantify and map the occurrence and B. burgdorferi (s.l.) genospecies infection prevalence (NIP) across the continent in high resolution. Geocoordinates or reported subnational administrative units were extracted where tick surveillance data were collected and validated with previous systematic literature reviews to ensure comprehensiveness. Data were grouped according to country, year, and individual B. burgdorferi (s.l.) genospecies and quantifi

SUBMITTER: Kelly PH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307668 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature