Epidemiology of Lyme disease in France: Lyme borreliosis in the region of Berry sud: a six year retrospective.
The purpose of this epidemiologic retrospective is to recognize the endemic nature of Lyme borreliosis in 'Berry', region of France. Fifty-nine cases have been reported here during the past six years (1988-1994). An erythema migrans (EM), or a late manifestation concurrent with positive ELISA-test represents the main inclusion criterion (case definition used by the CDC). The results reveal a high incidence considering the limited information available in France. The farmer has been found to be mainly at risk, with EM being observed in 49% of cases. In general, late manifestations are rarely described. Peripheral neurological manifestations occur more frequently than those reported in the USA. The steps taken as a result of our study of Lyme disease are in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
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ORMAT, Centre Hospitalier, Service de Médecine, La Châtre, France.
Rayet
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Patey
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Lafaix
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D015748:Borrelia burgdorferi Group / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002648:Child; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012424:Rural Population; D012621:Seasons; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies