Spatial disaggregation of tick occurrence and ecology at a local scale as a preliminary step for spatial surveillance of tick-borne diseases : general framework and health implications in Belgium

BACKGROUND: The incidence of tick-borne diseases is increasing in Europe. Sub national information on tick distribution, ecology and vector status is often lacking. However, precise location of infection risk can lead to better targeted prevention measures, surveillance and control. METHODS: In this context, the current paper compiled geolocated tick occurrences in Belgium, a country where tick-borne disease has received little attention, in order to highlight the potential value of spatial approaches and draw some recommendations for future research priorities. RESULTS: Mapping of 89,289 tick... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Obsomer, Valerie
Wirtgen, Marc
Linden, Annick
Claerebout, Edwin
Heyman, Paul
Heylen, Dieter J.A.
Madder, Maxime
Maris, Jo
Lebrun, Maude
Tack, Wesley
Lempereur, Laetitia
Hance, Thierry
van Impe, Georges
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
Verlag/Hrsg.: EDP Sciences
Schlagwörter: Ecology / Vector-borne diseases / Spatial disaggregation / Ticks / Tick-borne diseases -- Belgium
Sprache: Englisch
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26604444
Datenquelle: BASE; Originalkatalog
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Link(s) : http://hdl.handle.net/2263/33405