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American Family Physician June 15, 2005 Bratton & Corey |
Tick-Borne Disease It is important for family physicians to consider tick-borne illnesses when patients present with influenza-like symptoms. |
American Family Physician August 2001 Andy Gayle |
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 November 15, 2005 Roscoe & Epperly |
Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever The diagnosis of tick-borne relapsing fever requires an accurate characterization of the fever and a thorough medical, social, and travel history of the patient. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2001 Charles P. Mouton |
Common Infections in Older Adults Despite advances in antibiotic therapy, infectious diseases continue to be a major cause of mortality in older adults. The diagnostic and therapeutic nuances of managing infections in older adults create special challenges for physicians... |
American Family Physician February 1, 2001 Malcolm L. Brigden |
Detection, Education and Management of the Asplenic or Hyposplenic Patient Management of patients with these conditions includes a combination of immunization, antibiotic prophylaxis and patient education... |
American Family Physician May 15, 2001 |
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... |
American Family Physician April 15, 2004 Lo Re, Occi, & Macgregor |
Identifying the Vector of Lyme Disease Overview of the identification of the important morphologic features of a tick that are important in determining the risk of Lyme disease. |
American Journal of Nursing September 2011 Adams & Tolich |
Original Research: Blood Transfusion: The Patient's Experience This study therefore sought to identify how well patients understand the role of blood transfusion in their treatment and whether it causes them discomfort. |
American Family Physician August 1, 2001 |
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 July 15, 2002 |
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?... |