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== Overview ==


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Tick-borne diseases are transmitted by ticks. Hard and soft-bodied female ticks are believed to make a [[poison]] that can cause [[tick paralysis]] in children.
While most ticks do not carry diseases, some can carry [[pathogens]], including [[bacteria]], [[virus]] or [[parasites]], which may cause:
* [[Colorado tick fever]]
* [[Lyme disease]]
* [[Rocky Mountain spotted fever]]
* [[Tularemia]]


==What is Tick-borne disease?==
== What are the symptoms of Tick-borne disease? ==
Tick-borne diseases are [[diseases]] or [[illnesses]] transmitted by ticks. Hard- and soft-bodied female ticks are believed to make a [[poison]] that can cause [[tick paralysis]] in children.
Watch for the following [[symptoms]] of [[tick-borne disease]] in the weeks following a [[tick bite]]:
* [[Rash]]
* [[Skin ulcer]]
* [[Fever]]/ [[chills]]
* [[Headache]]
* [[Muscle]] or [[joint aches]]
* [[Weakness]]
* [[Swollen lymph nodes]]
* Flu-like [[symptoms]]
* [[Stiff neck]]


While most ticks do not carry diseases, some ticks can carry [[bacteria]] that can cause:
The [[symptoms]] below refer to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases that a bite may cause. Some of the [[symptoms]] may be specific of one kind of tick:
*[[Colorado tick fever]]
* [[Rash]]
*[[Lyme disease]]
* [[Blisters]]
*[[Rocky Mountain spotted fever]]
* [[Swelling]] at bite site
*[[Tularemia]]
* Severe [[pain]] at bite site lasting for several weeks
* [[Weakness]]
* [[Difficulty breathing]]
* Uncoordinated movement


==What are the  symptoms of Tick-borne disease?==
== What causes Tick-borne disease? ==
Watch for the symptoms of [[tick-borne disease]] in the weeks following a [[tick bite]] -- muscle or [[joint aches]], [[stiff neck]], [[headache]], [[weakness]], [[fever]], [[swollen lymph nodes]], and other flu-like symptoms. Watch for a red spot or [[rash]] starting at the location of the bite.
While most ticks do not carry diseases, some ticks may carry [[bacteria]] that can cause:
* [[Lyme disease]] (most common tick disease in the US)
* [[Colorado tick fever]]
* [[Rocky Mountain spotted fever]]
* [[Tularemia]]


The symptoms below refer more to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases that a bite may cause. Some of the symptoms are specific to one variety of tick or another but not necessarily common to all ticks.
== Who is at highest risk? ==
*[[Apnea]] (breathing stopped)
*[[Blisters]]
*[[Difficulty breathing]]
*[[Rash]]
*Severe [[pain]] at bite site (some varieties), lasting for several weeks
*[[Swelling]] at bite site (some varieties)
*[[Weakness]]
*Uncoordinated movement


==What causes Tick-borne disease?==
People who spend time outdoors and/or have pets that go outdoors are at risk for tick-borne disease, particularly during the warm seasons.


==Who is at risk for Tick-borne disease?==
== Diagnosis ==
People who spend time outdoors and/or have pets that go outdoors are at risk for tick-borne disease.
[[Signs]] and [[symptoms]] may be different according to the kind of tick and the transmitted disease. An example of a [[skin rash]], following tick-bite, is the ''bull's eye'' rash from [[Lyme disease]].


==How do I know I have Tick-borne disease?==
== Prevention of Tick-borne disease ==
A round red rash with a 2-5 mm central black area (eschar, an area of dead tissue) as shown in the photo is suggestive of a tick bite.  
Avoid wooded or grassy fields, where ticks reside, particularly in warm seasons.
[[Image:Tick bite.JPG|center|100px|frame|Tick bite with central black [[eschar]]]]


==When to seek urgent medical care==
== Treatment options ==
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==Prevention of Tick-borne disease==
* Remove the tick carefully not to leave the tick's head stuck in the skin.
Avoid places where ticks reside. Ticks live in wooded or grassy fields.
* If there is a collection of [[pus]], the area will need to be incised and drained.
* [[Antibiotic]] treatment is often justified:
:* [[Doxycycline]] to treat suspected [[tick-borne disease]], such as [[Lyme disease]]
:* [[IV]] [[dose]] of a [[cephalosporin]] followed by [[Keflex]] 500 mg PO q 6 hours to treat surrounding [[cellulitis]]
:* [[Bactrim]] twice a day is given to cover [[Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus]] ([[MRSA]]) in hospital workers


==Treatment options==
== When to seek urgent medical care? ==
Remove the tick. Be careful not to leave the tick's head stuck in the skin.
If you have [[symptoms]] of [[Tick-borne disease]] contact health care professional. Long-term [[Therapy|treatment]] may be needed if [[complications]] develop. Preventive [[antibiotics]] are often given to people who live in areas where [[Lyme disease]] is common.


If there is a collection of [[pus]], the area will need to be incised and drained. [[Antibiotic]] [[treatment]] is often justified based on clinical presentation alone. [[Doxycycline]] is often used to treat suspected [[tick-borne disease]]. Usually one [[dose]] is given to cover [[Lyme disease]]. An [[IV]] [[dose]] of a [[cephalosporin]] followed by [[Keflex]] 500 mg PO q 6 hours is given to treat the surrounding [[cellulitis]]. For hospital workers and others who have recently been in the hospital, [[bactrim]] twice a day is given to cover [[Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus]] ([[MRSA]]).
== What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis) ==
Most [[tick bites]] are harmless. The outcome will depend on:
* Kind of [[infection]] the tick may have transmitted
* Timing until treatment initiation


==Where to find medical care for Tick-borne disease==
== Where to find medical care for Tick-borne disease? ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|Tick-borne disease}}}}&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=65.008093,112.148438&ie=UTF8&ll=37.0625,-95.677068&spn=91.690419,149.414063&z=2&source=embed  Directions to Hospitals Treating Tick-borne disease]


==What to expect at the emergency room==
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Tick-borne disease}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Tick-borne disease]
The symptoms will be treated as appropriate. Long-term treatment may be needed if complications develop. Preventive [[antibiotics]] are often given to people who live in areas where [[Lyme disease]] is common.


==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)==
== Possible complications ==
Most [[tick bites]] are harmless. The outcome will depend on what type of [[infection]] the tick may have been carrying and how soon appropriate treatment was begun.


==Possible complications==
[[Complications]] depend on the type of [[infection]] transmitted.
 
== Sources ==


==Sources==
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002856.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002856.htm


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Lyme disease often appears as a "bull's-eye" rash around the site on the skin where there has been a tick bite.

For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here

Tick-borne disease

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Tick-borne disease?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

Overview

Tick-borne diseases are transmitted by ticks. Hard and soft-bodied female ticks are believed to make a poison that can cause tick paralysis in children. While most ticks do not carry diseases, some can carry pathogens, including bacteria, virus or parasites, which may cause:

What are the symptoms of Tick-borne disease?

Watch for the following symptoms of tick-borne disease in the weeks following a tick bite:

The symptoms below refer to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases that a bite may cause. Some of the symptoms may be specific of one kind of tick:

What causes Tick-borne disease?

While most ticks do not carry diseases, some ticks may carry bacteria that can cause:

Who is at highest risk?

People who spend time outdoors and/or have pets that go outdoors are at risk for tick-borne disease, particularly during the warm seasons.

Diagnosis

Signs and symptoms may be different according to the kind of tick and the transmitted disease. An example of a skin rash, following tick-bite, is the bull's eye rash from Lyme disease.

Prevention of Tick-borne disease

Avoid wooded or grassy fields, where ticks reside, particularly in warm seasons.

Treatment options

Tick removal technique
  • Remove the tick carefully not to leave the tick's head stuck in the skin.
  • If there is a collection of pus, the area will need to be incised and drained.
  • Antibiotic treatment is often justified:

When to seek urgent medical care?

If you have symptoms of Tick-borne disease contact health care professional. Long-term treatment may be needed if complications develop. Preventive antibiotics are often given to people who live in areas where Lyme disease is common.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)

Most tick bites are harmless. The outcome will depend on:

  • Kind of infection the tick may have transmitted
  • Timing until treatment initiation

Where to find medical care for Tick-borne disease?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Tick-borne disease

Possible complications

Complications depend on the type of infection transmitted.

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002856.htm

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