Tick-Talk: Recognizing and Managing Tick-borne Diseases in Kids

Presenter: Ashley Gyura, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Objectives:

• Identify the most prevalent tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
• Describe the typical signs and symptoms of major tick-borne diseases in pediatric patients, including variations in early and late-stage manifestations.
• Review appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, and clinical criteria for diagnosing tick-borne illnesses in children.
• Summarize current guidelines for the management and treatment of pediatric tick-borne diseases, including antibiotic selection and duration.

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