Publications by authors named "Iva Vladimirova"
Toscana virus (TOSV) is an arthropod-borne virus transmitted by sandflies and is mainly found in countries around the Mediterranean basin. In this article, we present the findings of a seroprevalence study on TOSV in Bulgaria. We aim to assess the current epidemiological situation regarding TOSV in the country and raise clinical awareness.
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- Lyme Borreliose (LB) is a tick-borne infection that is becoming more common in Bulgaria, identified as the leading tick-borne disease in the area.
- A study analyzed 1,892 serum samples to determine the seroprevalence of LB, finding an overall rate of 5.4%, with variations influenced by factors like age, sex, and whether individuals live in rural or urban settings.
- The results showed higher seroprevalence in older adults (8.4% in those over 65), males (8.4%), and rural residents (10.2%), emphasizing the need for better diagnostic methods and public health awareness in combating LB.