Citizen science data models Lyme disease bacteria distribution in French ticks

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Citizen science data reveals distinct spatial patterns of Lyme disease-causing bacteria in French ticks. The study analyzed 1,891 ticks, finding 15% infected with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii were the most common, with infection probability linked to tick habitat suitability and host species. This research highlights citizen science's value for large-scale disease monitoring and provides insights into Lyme borreliosis eco-epidemiology in France.


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