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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

  1. General Information (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html Accessed on December 30, 2015
  2. "Bourbon virus | Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) | NCEZID | CDC".

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