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Observium Lyme disease

Lyme disease Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato

Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria, transmitted by blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes. It is the most common disease spread by ticks in the Northern Hemisphere. Infections are most common in the spring and early summer. Infection is treatable with antibiotics. Most treated patients experience a full recovery. For some patients recovery may not be immediate or complete, resulting in long-term effects. Early detection and prompt treatment are associated with more favorable outcomes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria, transmitted by blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes. It is the most common disease spread by ticks in the Northern Hemisphere. Infections are most common in the spring and early summer. Infection is treatable with antibiotics. Most treated patients experience a full recovery. For some p

How is Lyme disease transmitted?

The main transmission routes of Lyme disease are: tick-borne (Ixodes).

Where is Lyme disease endemic?

Lyme disease is endemic in the following regions: North America, Europe, Russia.

What is the case fatality rate of Lyme disease?

The typical case fatality rate (CFR) of Lyme disease is <0.1%.

How many active Lyme disease outbreaks worldwide?

Currently 0 active WHO outbreaks reported, with None cases and None deaths in the surveillance window.

Official sources

Observium aggregates real-time data from authoritative sources: WHO Disease Outbreak News, CDC NNDSS, ECDC, Europe PMC, Italian Ministry of Health, ISS, UKHSA, RIVM, RKI, BAG, ISCIII, NICD, and 20+ national sources plus Google News.

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