Lyme Borreliosis–Biology, Epidemiology and Control

Abstract

This 347-page describes the basic characteristics of Lyme borreliosis, the biology of pathogens in their vectors and vertebrate hosts, and ecology of different parts of the world. The twelve individually authored chapters include selected topics such as ecological research on Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, molecular and cellular biology, vectors, epidemiology, vaccination, environmental management, and ecology in Europe, Russia Japan, and North America. Each chapter includes a list of references. The book highlights a list of contributors and their respective institutions. The text is written in English and indexed by subject with tables, figures, and illustrations. Users of this book will include researchers, physicians and officials working in the microbiological, zoological, ecological, medical, or epidemiological aspects of Lyme borreliosis and tick borne zoonoses.