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Borrelia infection rates for the continents and world total.
| Continent | At risk population (millions) | LB Incidence | LB Prevalence | Total Infections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 488.5 | 1,770,000 | 8,930,000 | 37,650,000 |
| Asia | 1781.9 | 6,440,000 | 32,560,000 | 137,360,000 |
| Europe | 739.0 | 2,670,000 | 13,510,000 | 56,970,000 |
| North America | 204.8 | 740,000 | 3,740,000 | 15,790,000 |
| Oceania | 15.2 | 50,000 | 280,000 | 1,170,000 |
| South America | 169.9 | 610,000 | 3,110,000 | 13,100,000 |
| World | 3399.3 | 12,290,000 | 62,110,000 | 262,000,000 |
