Table 2 Prevalence of associated pathogens for I. scapularis by reported citizen scientist activity [% (# / n, 95% CI)]
From: Citizen science informs human-tick exposure in the Northeastern United States
| Â | B. burgdorferi s.l. (lyme group) | Hard-tick relapsing fever Borrelia (TBRF) |
|---|---|---|
Community level recreation | 16.3 (105/643, 13.6–19.5) | 1.2 (8/643, 0.6–2.5) |
Daily activities | 15 (61/406, 11.8–19) | 0.7 (3/406, 0.2–2.3) |
Gardening, yard work, mowing | 21.1 (110/521, 17.7–24.9) | 1.5 (8/521, 0.7–3.1) |
Outdoor recreation | 22.4 (74/330, 18.1–27.4) | 1.2 (4/330, 0.4–3.3) |
Unknown | 23.4 (51/218, 18.1–29.7) | 2.8 (6/218, 1.1–6.2) |
Walking/walking pet | 24.1 (110/456, 20.3–28.4) | 2 (9/456, 1–3.8) |