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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Bourbon virus infection is a tick bite. Other risk factors include

Risk Factors

• The greatest risk factor associated with Bourbon virus infection is being bitten by a tick.
• Traveling or residing within endemic regions will increase chances of infection.
• Although rarely, blood transfusion and organ transplantation can also increase the risk of transmission.
• Individuals who spend time outdoors and/or have pets that go outdoors in endemic regions are at risk for Bourbon virus infection.