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

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Jenks, NP [1 ]
Trapasso, J [1 ]
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[1] Hudson River Community Hlth, Dept Internal Med, Peekskill, NY 10566 USA
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JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE | 2005年 / 12卷 / 03期
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
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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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