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.