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January 1, 1989The Journal of Infectious Diseases138 citations

A Prospective Study of Tick Bites in an Endemic Area for Lyme Disease

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CCChristine CostelloASAllen C. SteereRPRoss Pinkerton

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  • To evaluate the prospective clinical outcomes and transmission risk following tick bites in a region endemic for Lyme disease.
  • Conducted a prospective cohort evaluation monitoring individuals exposed to tick bites in an endemic area.
  • Followed subjects longitudinally to observe the development of clinical signs and serological evidence of Lyme disease.
  • Prospective tracking quantified the incidence of Lyme disease infection following recognized tick bites in the endemic setting.
  • Identified clinical characteristics and transmission dynamics associated with recognized tick attachment.

Abstract

Journal Article A Prospective Study of Tick Bites in an Endemic Area for Lyme Disease Get access Celine M. Costello, Celine M. Costello Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Allen C. Steere, Allen C. Steere Please address requests for reprints to Dr. Allen C. Steere, Division of Rheumatology/Immunology, New England Medical Center, 750 Washington Street, Box 406, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Ronald E. Pinkerton, Ronald E. Pinkerton Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Henry M. Feder, Jr. Henry M. Feder, Jr. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 159, Issue 1, January 1989, Pages 136–139, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/159.1.136 Published: 01 January 1989 Article history Received: 08 June 1988 Revision received: 05 August 1988 Published: 01 January 1989

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