Trouble with identifying high risk areas is that anyone in a non-high-risk area could more easily have their concern dismissed - purely on a statistical basis. Quite possibly without even asking about exposure/visits to high risk areas/etc. Especially if they do not get the bulls eye rash...
Parts of UK identified as high risk areas for Lyme disease
South England and Scottish Highlands have higher prevalence of infected ticks which cause the disease, says health body
The south of England and the Scottish Highlands have been earmarked as high risk areas for Lyme disease.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said some areas appear to have higher prevalence of infected ticks which cause the disease. But the health body said prevalence data is incomplete as it called for a large study into the condition in the UK.
Better information on incidence, presenting clinical features, management and outcome of Lyme disease both in hospitals and GP services will mean that services can be tailored to suit those infected, Nice said.
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