| Author/Editor | Stanek, G | |
| Title | Epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis | |
| Type | članek | |
| Source | Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 3, št. 1-2 | |
| Publication year | 1994 | |
| Volume | str. 13-22 | |
| Language | eng | |
| Abstract | The epidemiological aspects of Lyme borreliosis in humans are reviewed. The up-to-date classification of Borrelia burgdorferi based on assessment by monoclonal antibodies and on 16SrRNA sequence analysis are reported. The route of infection as well as the mode of involvement of target organs are surveyed. Distribution in various geographical regions and prevalence are described. The problems concerning the prophylaxis are also mentioned. | |
| Descriptors | LYME DISEASE BORRELIA BURGDORFERI DISEASE VECTORS PREVALENCE |