Lyme risk for immigrants to the United States: the role of an educational tool.

J Travel Med

Department of Internal Medicine, Hudson River Community Health, Peekskill, NY, USA.

Published: December 2005

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.2310/7060.2005.12302DOI Listing

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