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Which tick-borne disease is most commonly reported in the Summer in the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern US?
What is the recommended treatment when in doubt for a patient with relapsing fever?
What is the minimum duration of attachment required for the transmission of Lyme disease?
What are the common risk factors for tick-borne diseases?
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What are the possible modes of transmission for tick-borne diseases?
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Which of the following is a potential manifestation of Stage III (Chronic) Lyme disease?
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Which tick-borne disease can be confused as a viral syndrome?
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What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease?
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What is the characteristic rash associated with Stage I (Acute) Lyme disease?
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Which of the following symptoms is typically seen in Stage II (Subacute) Lyme disease?
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What can an untreated Lyme disease infection potentially spread to?
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When can tick bite allergic reactions typically appear?
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Study Notes
Tick-Borne Diseases in the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern US
- Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the Summer in the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern US.
Treatment of Tick-Borne Diseases
- When in doubt, the recommended treatment for a patient with relapsing fever is doxycycline.
- The recommended antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease is doxycycline.
Transmission of Lyme Disease
- The minimum duration of attachment required for the transmission of Lyme disease is 36 hours.
Risk Factors for Tick-Borne Diseases
- Common risk factors for tick-borne diseases include:
- Outdoor activities (e.g. hiking, camping)
- Living in areas with high tick populations
- Not using insect repellent or protective clothing
Modes of Transmission for Tick-Borne Diseases
- Possible modes of transmission for tick-borne diseases include:
- Through the bite of an infected tick
- Through direct contact with infected animals (e.g. through a cut or scrape)
Manifestations of Lyme Disease
- A potential manifestation of Stage III (Chronic) Lyme disease is encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
- Lyme disease can be confused with a viral syndrome in its early stages.
- The characteristic rash associated with Stage I (Acute) Lyme disease is erythema migrans (a circular, expanding rash).
- In Stage II (Subacute) Lyme disease, symptoms typically include joint pain and swelling, particularly in the knees.
- An untreated Lyme disease infection can potentially spread to the heart, joints, and nervous system.
- Tick bite allergic reactions typically appear within 2-3 hours of a tick bite.
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Test your knowledge of tick-borne diseases and vector-borne illnesses with this quiz. Explore the definition, epidemiology, and risk factors associated with these diseases, focusing on the United States.
