Lyme disease in France: a primary care-based prospective study
- 3 May 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Epidemiology and Infection
- Vol. 133 (5) , 935-942
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0950268805004413
Abstract
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 9·4/100000 inhabitants. Compared to the French general population, Lyme disease patients were older (P−4), more were living in rural areas (P−3), and amongst the working population, more were farmers (P−3) and fewer, salaried workers (Pr=0·82). Both incidence data and identified risk factors can help to target measures for its prevention and treatment.Keywords
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