Antibodies againstBorrelia burgdorferisensu lato among Adults, Germany, 2008–2011

• DOI: 10.3201/eid2101.140009
• Publication Date: 2014-12-04T18:17:26Z
• Authors: Hendrik Wilking; Volker Fingerle; Christiane Klier; Michael Thamm; Klaus Stark
• Keywords: Sensu; Seroprevalence

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% men; infection risk highest persons >60 years age. Public interventions, including education about factors preventive measures, are needed.