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. 2005 May-Jun;12(3):157-60.
doi: 10.2310/7060.2005.12302.

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

Nancy Piper Jenks  1 , James Trapasso
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Lyme risk for immigrants to the United States: the role of an educational tool

Nancy Piper Jenks et al. J Travel Med. 2005 May-Jun.
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Abstract

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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