Tick-Borne Infections
April 2012, Volume 7, No. 4

Tick-Borne Infections

Tick-Borne Infections

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the life cycle of ticks
  • Outline the hallmarks of a diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
  • Recognize the differences between ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
  • Summarize the stages, symptoms, and comorbidities of Lyme disease.
  • Identify the steps for the diagnosis of Lyme disease.
  • Determine the diagnosis and treatment of babesiosis. Technical Requirements
Tick-Borne Infections

Margaret C. Fisher, MD, FAAP

Dr. Fisher disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Tick-Borne Infections

Gordon E. Schutze, MD, FAAP

Dr. Schutze disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Tick-Borne Infections

Paul M. Lantos, MD, FAAP

Dr. Lantos disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.