Bourbon virus infection risk factors

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, residing or working in the 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 to endemic areas
Residing in endemic areas
Spending time outdoors
Pets that go outdoors in endemic regions ^[1]^[2]
Hiking
Camping in the woods
Forest adventures
Working in the fields

Less Common 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”.

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[TGI_CDC”-1] General Information (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html Accessed on December 30, 2015

[urlBourbon_virus_|_Division_of_Vector-Borne_Diseases_(DVBD)_|_NCEZID_|_CDC-2] “Bourbon virus | Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) | NCEZID | CDC”.

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