Pelletier A R, Finger R F, Sosin D M
Department for Health Services, Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources, Frankfort.
J Ky Med Assoc. 1991 Jun;89(6):266-9.
Lyme Disease has become the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. To assess the extent of the disease in Kentucky, all case reports were reviewed for 1985-1990. A total of 51 cases met the current case definition. Epidemiologic features were similar to those reported nationally. Although the recognized tick vectors for Lyme Disease have still not been identified in Kentucky, physicians should educate their patients on the risk of Lyme Disease and measures to prevent tick bites. Reporting cases of Lyme Disease will continue to be important so that trends in the disease's occurrence in Kentucky can be monitored.
莱姆病已成为美国最常见的媒介传播疾病。为评估肯塔基州该病的发病程度，对1985 - 1990年期间所有病例报告进行了审查。共有51例符合当前病例定义。流行病学特征与全国报告的情况相似。尽管肯塔基州仍未确定莱姆病公认的蜱虫传播媒介，但医生应告知患者莱姆病风险及预防蜱虫叮咬的措施。报告莱姆病病例仍将很重要，以便监测肯塔基州该病的发病趋势。
