The Cribsiders
S5 Ep103: Tick-Talk: A Deet-ailed Look at Tick-Borne Illnesses.
Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Buddy Creech, an expert in tick-borne illnesses, discusses the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, the importance of geographic variation, the drug of choice for treatment, and lab abnormalities in Ehrlichiosis.
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- Recognize the cardinal signs of tick-borne illnesses, including fever, headache, photophobia, lymphopenia, hyponatremia, and thrombocytopenia.
- Consider geographic variation and specific tick-borne diseases prevalent in different regions.
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Identifying Tick-Borne Illnesses: Key Signs and Symptoms
Tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease and RMSF, often present with fever, headache, and photophobia. Other common symptoms include lymphopenia, hyponatremia, and thrombocytopenia. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with doxycycline within the first four days is crucial to prevent severe morbidity and mortality. Geographic variation is important to consider, with Lyme disease more prevalent in the Northeast and upper Midwest, while rickettsial diseases are common in the Southeast and Midwest. Clinical suspicion is key, and laboratory confirmation is not necessary to initiate treatment.
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