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What You Should Know About Tick-borne Diseases What are tick-borne diseases?... Who gets tick-borne diseases?... How would I know if I have a tick-borne disease?... How are tick-borne diseases treated?... How can I prevent tick-borne diseases?... |
American Family Physician
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Tick-Borne Diseases What are tick-borne diseases?... Who gets tick-borne diseases?... How would I know if I have a tick-borne disease?... How can I prevent tick-borne diseases?... |
American Family Physician
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Tick-Borne Disease It is important for family physicians to consider tick-borne illnesses when patients present with influenza-like symptoms. |
National Gardening
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Lyme Disease The FDA has approved Lymerix, the first vaccine for Lyme disease. For maximum effectiveness, three injections at least a month apart are required. The vaccine is a good choice if you live in high-risk areas and spend a lot of time outdoors... |
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American Family Physician
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Tick-borne Diseases Tick-borne diseases are the most common vector-borne illnesses in the United States. Knowledge of the epidemiology and common presentations, as well as the diagnostic options and treatments available, are important issues for family physicians... |
American Family Physician
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What is Babesiosis? Babesiosis is a rare illness that is caused by a parasite, or bug, that lives in some ticks. Deer ticks carry the parasite that causes this illness. Whenever you find a tick on you or on someone else, try to save it to show to your doctor... |
National Gardening
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Protect Yourself from Summer's Insect Pests Sure, the list of illnesses carried by summer's insect pests is daunting. But the nuisance factor alone of ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas warrants finding ways to repel them. Here are a few helpful suggestions. |
American Family Physician
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Lyme Disease: What You Should Know An informative consumer guide to the disease, its symptoms and treatment options. |
