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American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.

American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 466
Lyme, CT 06371

U.S. Maps and Statistics

Lyme Disease Risk


Lyme Disease Risk Map

Risk Classification:
High Risk: High density of host-seeking nymphal I.scapularis ticks.
Medium Risk: Medium density of host-seeking nymphal I.scapularis ticks or where at least 2% of I. pacificus ticks have been shown to be infected with B. burgdorferi.
Low Risk: Areas where I. scapularis or I. pacificus ticks have been reported, but host-seeking nymphs are extremely rare (I. scapularis) or infection prevalence is low (I. pacificus).
No Risk: No reports of I. scapularis or I. pacificus ticks.

Data Sources:
Diuk-Wasser, M.A., Gatewood, A.G., et al., 2006. (Click here for abstract.)
CDC MMWR Supplement (ref) (Click here for document)
California Department of Health Services, Vector-Borne Disease Section (Click here for document).

 

Reported Cases of Lyme Disease -- United States, 2004

2004 Lyme Disease Case Map

  • 1 dot placed randomly within county of residence for each reported case.
  • Source
    CDC Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases.


     

    Number of Reported Cases of Lyme Disease per State, 1993-2007

    Footnote: These data are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from annual morbidity and mortality reports.