Tick-Borne Illnesses in the United States

George G.A. Pujalte; Scott T. Marberry; Claudia R. Libertin

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2018.05.011

Tick-Borne Illnesses in the United States

George G.A. Pujalte, Scott T. Marberry, Claudia R. Libertin

Family Medicine

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Abstract

Close interaction with nature can lead to tick-borne illnesses, which are seen most frequently in primary care clinics when patients present symptoms. Considerable morbidity can result from untreated infections. Fortunately, these illnesses are often easily managed when diagnosed early.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	379-391
Number of pages	13
Journal	Primary Care - Clinics in Office Practice
Volume	45
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2018.05.011
State	Published - Sep 2018

Keywords

Anaplasmosis
Babesiosis
Ehrlichiosis
Lyme
Rick-borne
Tick
Tularemia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pharmacology (medical)

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