The global distribution and the risk prediction of relapsing fever group Borrelia: a data review with modelling analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recent discovery of emerging relapsing fever group Borrelia (RFGB) species, such as Borrelia miyamotoi, poses a growing threat to public health. However, the global distribution and associated risk burden of these species remain uncertain. We aimed to map the diversity, distribution, and potential infection risk of RFGB.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, GenBank, CNKI, and eLibrary from Jan 1, 1874, to Dec 31, 2022, for published articles without language restriction to extract distribution data for RFGB detection in vectors, animals, and humans, and clinical information about human patients. Only articles documenting RFGB infection events were included in this study, and data for RFGB detection in vectors, animals, or humans were composed into a dat

SUBMITTER: Tang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513746 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature