1993
Entomologic and demographic correlates of anti-tick saliva antibody in a prospective study of tick bite subjects in Westchester County, New York.
Schwartz B, Nadelman R, Fish D, Childs J, Forseter G, Wormser G. Entomologic and demographic correlates of anti-tick saliva antibody in a prospective study of tick bite subjects in Westchester County, New York. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1993, 48: 50-7. PMID: 8427388, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1993.48.50.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSaliva antibodiesIndependent predictorsI. damminiLate-stage Lyme diseaseStrong independent predictorEnzyme-linked immunosorbentEngorgement indicesErythema migransProspective studyAntibody responseBiologic markersRisk factorsTick biteTick exposureNormal controlsSubject ageLogistic regressionLyme diseaseSalivary glandsOptical density valuesBiteTick engorgementConsistent changesDemographic correlatesAntibodies
1991
Evaluation of Host-Targeted Acaricide for Reducing Risk of Lyme Disease in Southern New York State
Daniels T, Fish D, Falco R. Evaluation of Host-Targeted Acaricide for Reducing Risk of Lyme Disease in Southern New York State. Journal Of Medical Entomology 1991, 28: 537-543. PMID: 1941916, DOI: 10.1093/jmedent/28.4.537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseasePermethrin-treated cottonDiseaseMiceBorrelia burgdorferiSignificant decreaseCausative agentIxodes dammini SpielmanI. damminiTreatment sitesWhite-footed miceTreatmentHost-seeking ticksFirst yearProportion of ticksSouthern New York StateRiskTreatment areaSpirochetesNew York StateWestchester CountyYearsDensity of nymphsTicksControl area
1989
Potential for exposure to tick bites in recreational parks in a Lyme disease endemic area.
Falco R, Fish D. Potential for exposure to tick bites in recreational parks in a Lyme disease endemic area. American Journal Of Public Health 1989, 79: 12-5. PMID: 2909174, PMCID: PMC1349459, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.79.1.12.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
TICKS PARASITIZING HUMANS IN A LYME DISEASE ENDEMIC AREA OF SOUTHERN NEW YORK STATE
FALCO R, FISH D. TICKS PARASITIZING HUMANS IN A LYME DISEASE ENDEMIC AREA OF SOUTHERN NEW YORK STATE. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1988, 128: 1146-1152. PMID: 3189288, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a115057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD. variabilis adultsLyme diseaseProphylactic antibiotic treatmentAge 10 yearsTick bite victimsWestchester County DepartmentNew York Medical CollegeProphylactic therapyMean ageAntibiotic treatmentLower extremitiesTick biteBite victimsAge groupsMedical CollegeCounty DepartmentIxodes damminiI. dammini nymphsI. damminiAdultsDiseaseSouthern New York StateAmblyomma americanumNew York StateDermacentor variabilis