[Epidemiologic situation of Lyme borreliosis in Europe]

The aim of paper was to present epidemiological data related to Lyme borreliosis (LB), including reservoirs and transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi (B.b.). Incidence of the disease in Europe was evaluated through review of literature data. Morbidity exceeding 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year observed in central Europe, indicate the highest prevalence of LB in this part of continent. Prevalence of antibodies against B.b. among blood donors in particular european countries varied from 0 to 18.8%, whereas in high risk groups (mostly forestry workers) it was 5.7-71%. Diagnostical criterions for surveillance purpose in Europe, which should be established in future, make possible to complete epidemiological data related to LB.