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

Obsomer, Valérie;Wirtgen, Marc;Linden, Annick;Claerebout, Edwin;Van Impe, Georges;et.al.
(2014) Parasites & Vectors — Vol. 6, n° 190, p. 1-19 (2013)

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  • Obsomer, ValérieUCLouvain
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  • Wirtgen, MarcUniversité de Liège
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  • Linden, AnnickUniversité de Liège
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  • Claerebout, EdwinGhent University
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  • Hance, ThierryUCLouvain
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  • Van Impe, GeorgesUCLouvain
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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.
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Obsomer, V., Wirtgen, M., Linden, A., Claerebout, E., Heyman, P., Heylen, D., Madder, M., Maris, J., Lebrun, M., Tack, W., Lempereur, L., Hance, T., & Van Impe, G. (2014). 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. Parasites & Vectors, 6(190), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-6-190 (Original work published 2013)