A Risk Model for the Lyme Disease Vector Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Prairie Provinces of Canada
| Title | A Risk Model for the Lyme Disease Vector Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Prairie Provinces of Canada |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Gabriele-Rivet V, Koffi JK, Pelcat Y, Arsenault J, Cheng A, Lindsay LR, Lysyk TJ, Rochon K, Ogden NH |
| Journal | J Med Entomol |
| Volume | 2017 Feb 26 |
| Date Published | 02/2017 |
| Keywords | Canada, Ixodes scapularis, Lyme disease, Prairie Provinces, Risk map |
| Abstract | We developed a map of potential risk areas for future I. scapularis establishment in the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Six I. scapularis risk algorithms were developed using different formulations of three indices for environmental suitability. This algorithm had good (>80%) sensitivity in predicting positive I. scapularis surveillance sites, but low (50%) specificity as expected in this region where not all environmentally suitable habitats are expected to be occupied. |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28399276 |