Linkages of Weather and Climate With Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae), Enzootic Transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi, and Lyme Disease in North America

Author:

Eisen, RJ, Eisen, L, Ogden, NH, and Beard, C

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2016-03

Journal/Series title:

J Med Entomol

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URL:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26681789

Abstract:

We conclude that meteorological variables are most influential in determining host-seeking phenology and development, but, while remaining important cofactors, additional variables become critical when exploring geographic distribution and local abundance of ticks, enzootic transmission of B. burgdorferi, and Lyme disease case occurrence.