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Review
. 2019;7(3):91-106.
doi: 10.1007/s40138-019-00189-y. Epub 2019 Aug 13.

Zoonosis: Update on Existing and Emerging Vector-Borne Illnesses in the USA

Sandra Lee Werner  1 , Bhanu Kirthi Banda  1 , Christopher Lee Burnsides  1 , Alexander James Stuber  1
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Review

Zoonosis: Update on Existing and Emerging Vector-Borne Illnesses in the USA

Sandra Lee Werner et al. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep. 2019.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review describes mosquito- and tick-borne diseases found in the Western Hemisphere. It focuses on emerging diseases and recent geographic shifts in the presence of disease vectors.

Recent findings: Mosquito and tick vectors have become more widespread as environmental conditions have become more favorable. Zika recently has emerged as a concern for fetal anomalies. West Nile Virus has become widespread. Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases are more prevalent in areas previously inhospitable to these ticks.

Summary: Healthcare providers must consider the possibility of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases in broader geographic areas and council patients traveling to endemic areas on precautions against these diseases. Treatment for suspected cases of serious tick-borne illnesses should not be delayed pending culture results.

Keywords: Lyme; Mosquito; Tick; Vector-borne; Zika; Zoonosis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of InterestSandra Lee Werner, Bhanu Kirthi Banda, Christopher Lee Burnsides, and Alexander James Stuber declare no conflict of interest.

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