Abstract
It was the aim of the present study to evaluate Borrelia burgdorferi antibody prevalence in the province of Madrid, located in central Spain. A total of 1825 serum samples from the general population were tested by an indirect immunofluorescence assay. Specific B. burgdorferi antibodies were found in 63 (3.45%) of the samples. Statistical differences were found according to sex.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood
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Antibodies, Bacterial / immunology*
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Borrelia burgdorferi / immunology*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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Humans
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Infant
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Lyme Disease / epidemiology*
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Lyme Disease / immunology
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Male
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Mass Screening
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Middle Aged
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Prospective Studies
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Sex Distribution
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Spain / epidemiology