B.1 Ectoparasites 1B Flashcards
Why are ticks a cause of concern when they themselves are not harmful or life threatening ?
They are hosts for harmful pathogen and diseases:
- Lyme diseasen (UK, europe)
- Tick-borne encephalitis (europe)
What is lyme disease ?
Bacterial disease carried by ticks
What are the symptoms of lime disease ?
Bull eye rash
Flu like symptoms
- Tired and general malaise
How ling does it take for symptoms to fully develop (incubation) ?
2-100 days
what is the treatment for lyme disease ?
Oral antibiotic: Doxycycline
What happens if lyme disease is not treated?
Can lead to neurological disorders but can also not lead to anything and go away on itself
A patient comes into your pharmacy and asks for any preventative measures for ticks and lyme disease ? What could you advice them ?
- Coverup
- Topical insecticides
What is tick-borne encephalitis ?
Viral disease carried by tick
- Flavivirus
- Infects the brain
What are the symptoms presented in tick-born encephalitis ?
Severe neurological symptoms such as :
- fever
- headache
- Meningitis
- Paralysis
- High levels of immunoglobulin M+ and G+
What is the vaccination that can be given to prevent tick-borne encephalitis ? Who is it given to and where ?
TicoVac which is given in childhood where this disease is prevalent
