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BB
LYME Disease |
slow growth
3 stages of disease 1. localized infection *erythema migrans 2. disseminated infection *secondary EM lesions *stiff neck, 3. persistent infection *recurring arthritis *acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans- EUROPEAN strain |
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BB DX
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early dx via clinical observation
serology |
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BB tx
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antibiotics
*J-H rxn in 10%* post-exposure prophylaxis via single dose doxycycline |
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BB prevention
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avoid ticks
prompt tick removal vaccine with withdrawn from market in 2002 |
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BB epi
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most common vector borne infection in US
transmitted by ticks *ixodes scapularis* highest incidence in NE US (40% ticks are affected) |
