title: Antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato among Adults, Germany, 2008-2011.
abstract: To assess Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (the cause of Lyme borreliosis) seropositivity in Germany, we tested serum samples from health survey (2008-2011) participants. Seroprevalence was 5.8% among women and 13.0% among men; infection risk was highest among persons >60 years of age. Public health interventions, including education about risk factors and preventive measures, are needed.
authors.forename: Hendrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wilking
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fingerle
authors.forename: Christiane
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klier
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thamm
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stark
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood*; D025065:Borrelia burgdorferi / Q000276:immunology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial