Lyme Risk for Immigrants to the United States: the Role of an Educational Tool

Overview

Journal J Travel Med

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialties Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Date 2005 Jul 6

PMID 15996445

Citations 7

Authors

Nancy Piper Jenks

James Trapasso

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Abstract

New immigrants to Lyme-endemic areas of the United States are unaware of this infection. This study, which took place in a community with a large population of new immigrants, demonstrated a lack of awareness of Lyme disease. A short educational tool was proven effective in increasing recognition.

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