Human babesiosis, Maine, USA, 1995-2011.

ABSTRACT: We observed an increase in the ratio of pathogenic Babesia microti to B. odocoilei in adult Ixodes scapularis ticks in Maine. Risk for babesiosis was associated with adult tick abundance, Borrelia burgdorferi infection prevalence, and Lyme disease incidence. Our findings may help track risk and increase the focus on blood supply screening.

SUBMITTER: Smith RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4193268 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature