In this study, we measured the phenology of Ixodes ricinus ticks and their infection with
Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (sl) simultaneously along an altitudinal gradient to assess the …

Abstract Background Cases of Lyme borreliosis, a vector-borne zoonosis caused by bacteria
in the Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) species group, have increased in recent years in …

This is the first study to determine the density of questing Ixodes ricinus in northern Norway.
It was performed at two sites in Brønnøy, which has been known for its tick permissive …

The role of Ixodes ricinus ticks in the transmission of pathogens of public health importance
such as Borrelia burgdorferi sl is widely recognized and is suspected in several emerging …

Background The increased incidence of Lyme disease in Europe necessitates permanent
monitoring of the occurrence and activity of its vector. Therefore, in this study, we have …

Habitat heterogeneity influences pathogen ecology by affecting vector abundance and the
reservoir host communities. We investigated spatial patterns of disease risk for two human …

The genetic diversity of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato was assessed in a focus of Lyme
borreliosis in southern Britain dominated by game birds. Ticks, rodents, and pheasants were …

Questing Ixodes ricinus ticks were sampled monthly along a north-facing altitudinal gradient
in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, from March 2004 to February 2005. Tick density and …

In 2017, we surveyed forests in the upper Tennessee Valley, Tennessee, USA. We found
Ixodes scapularis ticks established in 23 of 26 counties, 4 of which had Borrelia burgdorferi …

The incidence of Lyme borreliosis (LB) in a region may reflect the prevalence of Borrelia in
the tick population. Our aim was to investigate if regions with different LB incidences can be …