A systematic review of the effectiveness and utility of Lyme disease prevention measures in Canada, the United States, and Europe

Author:

Ost, K, Norman, M, Dumas, A, Corrin, T, Waddell, LA, Schryer, R, Duguay, C, Facchin, O, Zinszer, K, Rocheleau, JP, Bouchard, C, Aenishaenslin, C, Krentel, A, Feng, CX, and Kulkarni, MA

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2025-07

Journal/Series title:

BMC Infect Dis.

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URL:

https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-025-11183-z

Abstract:

One hundred and twenty-seven studies published between 1977 and 2024 were included in this systematic review. Most studies (n = 62) were classified as host-targeted interventions. Twenty-five studies were included in the multi-study synthesis of tick suppression effects, which suggested that chemical tick control methods are the most effective and consistent intervention type with 93.8% mean suppression of questing nymphs.