Increased Borrelia burgdorferi Seroprevalence in Nova Scotia-Prevalence and Distribution 10 Years Later

Author:

Phillips, C, Jackson, C, Passerini, L, McIsaac, K, Loomer, C, Coatsworth, H, Cram, J, Simms, E, Haldane, D, Hatchette, TF, and Patriquin, G

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2025-12

Journal/Series title:

Zoonoses Public Health

URL:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/zph.70033

Abstract:

Lyme disease (LD), a tick-borne infection, is endemic in Nova Scotia. One decade ago, the seropositivity rate to Borrelia burgdorferi was 2/1855 (0.14%). In the current study, using residual sera representing ages 10-64 years, we demonstrate an increase in seroprevalence, to 25/1872 (1.60%), with the highest seroprevalence in the western area of the province.