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Anaplasma spp forecast 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps represent exposure to both A. phagocytophilum and A. platys. The two pathogens are transmitted by different tick vectors (Ixodes spp. and Rhipicephalussanguineus, respectively) with different geographical ranges. However, the overlap in ranges prevents distinction between the two on the CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps. Prevention is mostly the same and requires limiting exposure to tick habitats, routine use of acaricides, and regular tick checks of pets. ...
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Building the CAPC Forecast
by Dr. Robert Lund PhDAs a mathematician, statistician and Clemson University professor, I have been studying time series and forecasting methods for over 20 years. I helped develop the mathematical models used to assess temperature and hurricane count changes in the United States and enjoy the challenge of analyzing various factors to identify commonalities and trends. ...
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Despite the availability of preventative measures – the risk of vector-borne disease remains high in 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESEndemic areas of heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis are all expected to have higher than average prevalence in 2019. Despite the availability of acaricides against ticks, heartworm chemoprophylaxis, and vaccines against the causative bacteria of Lyme disease, the prevalence of these diseases in these regions is still increasing...
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Ehrlichia spp Forecast 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESNationwide, the high prevalence areas for ehrlichiosis are less well-defined compared to other vector-borne pathogens. The maps represent multiples species of genus Ehrlichia that have differing geographical ranges and use different tick species as vectors. Nonetheless, prevalence is expected to be above normal for the majority of the United States. Highlights include those listed below. ...
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Despite the availability of preventative measures – the risk of vector-borne disease remains high in 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESEndemic areas of heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis are all expected to have higher than average prevalence in 2019. Despite the availability of acaricides against ticks, heartworm chemoprophylaxis, and vaccines against the causative bacteria of Lyme disease, the prevalence of these diseases in these regions is still increasing...
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Anaplasma spp forecast 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps represent exposure to both A. phagocytophilum and A. platys. The two pathogens are transmitted by different tick vectors (Ixodes spp. and Rhipicephalussanguineus, respectively) with different geographical ranges. However, the overlap in ranges prevents distinction between the two on the CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps. Prevention is mostly the same and requires limiting exposure to tick habitats, routine use of acaricides, and regular tick checks of pets. ...
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Ehrlichia spp Forecast 2019
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESNationwide, the high prevalence areas for ehrlichiosis are less well-defined compared to other vector-borne pathogens. The maps represent multiples species of genus Ehrlichia that have differing geographical ranges and use different tick species as vectors. Nonetheless, prevalence is expected to be above normal for the majority of the United States. Highlights include those listed below. ...
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Building the CAPC Forecast
by Dr. Robert Lund PhDAs a mathematician, statistician and Clemson University professor, I have been studying time series and forecasting methods for over 20 years. I helped develop the mathematical models used to assess temperature and hurricane count changes in the United States and enjoy the challenge of analyzing various factors to identify commonalities and trends. ...
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