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Anaplasma spp. Forecast 2020
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps represent exposure to both Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys. The two pathogens are transmitted by different tick vectors (Ixodes spp. and Rhipicephalus sanguineus, 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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Ehrlichia spp. Forecast 2020
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. Nonetheless, prevalence is expected to be above normal for the majority of the United States. Highlights include those listed below. ...
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Risk of exposure to vector-borne pathogens: what to expect in 2020
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe risk of exposure to the pathogens that cause heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis continues to rise throughout the United States, particularly in areas where the pathogens are already endemic. ...
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Risk of exposure to vector-borne pathogens: what to expect in 2020
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe risk of exposure to the pathogens that cause heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis continues to rise throughout the United States, particularly in areas where the pathogens are already endemic. ...
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Ehrlichia spp. Forecast 2020
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. Nonetheless, prevalence is expected to be above normal for the majority of the United States. Highlights include those listed below. ...
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Anaplasma spp. Forecast 2020
by Michael J Yabsley MS, PhD, FRESThe CAPC Prevalence and Forecast Maps represent exposure to both Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys. The two pathogens are transmitted by different tick vectors (Ixodes spp. and Rhipicephalus sanguineus, 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...
Read More
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. ...
Read More