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The most common risk factor associated with Bourbon virus infection is being bitten by a tick. Other risk factors include: | The most common risk factor associated with Bourbon virus infection is being bitten by a tick. Other risk factors include: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of Bourbon virus infection is a tick bite. Other risk factors include traveling or residing within endemic regions will increase chances of infection.
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
The most common risk factor associated with Bourbon virus infection is being bitten by a tick. Other risk factors include:
- Traveling or residing within endemic regions
- Individuals who spend time outdoors and/or have pets that go outdoors in endemic regions are at risk for Bourbon virus infection.[1][2]
Rare Risk Factors
Rare risk factors for bourbon virus infection include:
- Blood transfusion
- Organ transplantation
References
- ↑ General Information (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html Accessed on December 30, 2015
- ↑ "Bourbon virus | Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) | NCEZID | CDC".