The epidemic situation of Lyme disease in Caucasian Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol Territory (2015–2019)


DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/epidem.2021.11.1.12-7

Zaitseva O.A., Prislegina D.A., Kotenev E.S., Dubyansky V.M., Platonov A.E., Kulichenko A.N.

1) Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; 2) Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia
Objective. To analyze the incidence of Lyme disease (LD) in the region of Caucasian Mineralnye Vody (CMV), Stavropol Territory, in 2015–2019.
Materials and methods. The authors used information from 105 schedules for epidemiological survey of the focus of an infectious disease (Form No. 357/y), provided by the Directorate for the Stavropol Territory, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being.
Results. LD cases were registered in all CMV areas, but most patients were detected in Kislovodsk. The peak incidence occurred in May–July. Registration of patients in autumn-winter may be associated with the possible awakening of ticks during thaw periods. The study risk group is persons who spend a lot of time on nature biotopes and homestead lands. Most patients’ late access to medical care indicates a lack of knowledge about tick-borne diseases and their prevention methods.
Conclusion. The epidemic situation of LD remained tense in CMV in 2015-2019. The activity of natural foci of LD creates a constant risk for the disease both among the local population and persons who come for spa treatment. In this connection, it is necessary to pay special attention to the evidence-based planning of preventive measures using modern information (including GIS) technologies and timely implementation of acaricide measures.

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About the Autors


Olga A. Zaitseva, Junior Researcher, Laboratory of Feral Nidal Infections, Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; helga220886@mail.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9522-129X
Daria A. Prislegina, Cand. Med. Sci., Researcher, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; daria775@rambler.ru;: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9522-129X
Egor S. Kotenev, Cand. Biol. Sci., Head, Laboratory of Feral Nidal Infections, Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; stavnipchi@mail.ru
Vladimir M. Dubyansky, Biol.D, Head, Department of Epizootological Monitoring and Forecasting, Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; stavnipchi@mail.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3817-2513
Prof. Alexander E. Platonov, ВD, Head, Laboratory of Zoonoses, Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; platonov@pcr.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7450-0081
Professor Aleksandr N. Kulichenko, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD; Director, Stavropol Plague Control Research Institute, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Stavropol, Russia; stavnipchi@mail.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9362-3949


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