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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PLATES Mnemonic for History Taking
- Use the PLATES mnemonic for thorough infectious disease history taking.
- It covers Pets, Lifestyle, Appetite, Travel, Exposures, and Sexual history for diagnosis clues.
Many Tick Illnesses Are Mild
- Many tick-borne infections are subclinical or mildly symptomatic.
- Only severe cases usually come to medical attention and get confirmed diagnosis.
Rash Variability in Tick Diseases
- Tick-borne illness rashes vary greatly by disease and age.
- Lyme rash may be missed; rash absence shouldn't delay treatment.