Antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato among Adults, Germany, 2008–2011 (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/1/14-0009)

摘要

To assess Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (the cause of Lyme borreliosis) seropositivity in Germany, we tested serum samples from health survey (2008–2011) participants. Seroprevalence was 5.8% among women and 13.0% among men; infection risk was highest among persons > 60 years of age. Public health interventions, including education about risk factors and preventive measures, are needed.