Lyme disease in France: A primary care-based prospective study

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To estimate the incidence of Lyme borreliosis in France, describe its clinical presentations, and assess its potential risk factors, we conducted a nationwide prospective study in the French Sentinelles Network, consisting of 1178 general practitioners (GPs). Of these, 875 (74%), i.e. 1.6% of all French GPs, participated in the study from May 1999 to April 2000. Eighty-six cases of Lyme disease were reported and validated, of which 77 (90%) consisted of erythema migrans. At national level, the incidence was estimated at 9.4/100 000 inhabitants. Compared to the French general population, Lyme disease patients were older (P<10-4), more were living in rural areas (P<10-3), and amongst the working population, more were farmers (P<10-3) and fewer, salaried workers (P<0.005). Cervidae density correlated strongly with the estimated regional incidence of Lyme disease (r=0.82). Both incidence data and identified risk factors can help to target measures for its prevention and treatment. © 2005 Cambridge University Press.

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Letrilliart, L., Ragon, B., Hanslik, T., & Flahault, A. (2005). Lyme disease in France: A primary care-based prospective study. Epidemiology and Infection, 133(5), 935–942. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268805004413

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