Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci June 2017 PMID 28438910

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control.

A Marm Kilpatrick, Andrew D M Dobson, Taal Levi, Daniel J Salkeld, Andrea Swei, Howard S Ginsberg, Anne Kjemtrup, Kerry A Padgett, Per M Jensen, Durland Fish, Nick H Ogden, Maria A Diuk-Wasser

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a focus on the historical presence of borrelia bacteria and the research's emphasis on ecological gaps, using words like 'presence,' 'uncertainty,' and 'gaps,' which highlight curiosity and acknowledgment of scientific complexity without strong emotional tone or calls for action.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The comments acknowledge the historical presence of Lyme disease causative bacteria and the complexity of its ecology but do not strongly agree or disagree with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show curiosity about the historical and scientific aspects, demonstrating moderate interest in the ecological and control issues.

EngagementModerate engagement

Respondents engage by referencing scientific history and the publication's title, indicating some depth but limited detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a recognition that understanding Lyme disease's ecology is important, suggesting a moderate perceived impact on public health or research.

Abstract in brief

  • Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in North America, Europe, and Asia, with increasing cases linked to changing landscapes, but many fundamental questions about its ecology remain unresolved.
  • Key uncertainties include how deer populations impact tick numbers, how tick populations are regulated, the composition of host communities, and how different host species contribute to disease transmission and human risk.
  • Filling these knowledge gaps through targeted research will enhance predictive models, improve disease prevention strategies, and deepen understanding of the ecology and control of this complex zoonotic disease.

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Tara Moriarty
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Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/CDjXaoGST0

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@ClinChemMD @colleenkraftmd @Laurie_Garrett @IDSAInfo https://t.co/nix3ZRIFGq “The bacterial species causing Lyme disease have been present in North America and Eurasia for millenia [16,17], but Borrelia burgdorferi was only identified as the cause of Lyme disease three decades ago [18]”

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Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences...

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Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/372/1722/20160117

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Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/372/1722/20160117

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Shaun Scott
@upyrbike · X

@ClinChemMD @colleenkraftmd @Laurie_Garrett @IDSAInfo https://t.co/nix3ZRIFGq “The bacterial species causing Lyme disease have been present in North America and Eurasia for millenia [16,17], but Borrelia burgdorferi was only identified as the cause of Lyme disease three decades ago [18]”

Oct 23, 2022 · 1,435 followers View post →
Tara Moriarty
@moriartylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rstb.2016.0117?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed#.XNSPv1RgR0g.twitter

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Tara Moriarty
@moriartylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences...

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Tara Moriarty
@MoriartyLab · X

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/CDjXaoGST0

May 9, 2019 · 42,231 followers View post →
Tara Moriarty
@moriartylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/372/1722/20160117

Feb 5, 2018 View post →
Tara Moriarty
@moriartylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/372/1722/20160117

Jan 20, 2018 View post →
Tara Moriarty
@moriartylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Lyme disease ecology in a changing world: consensus, uncertainty and critical gaps for improving control http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/372/1722/20160117

Sep 16, 2017 View post →