Lyme disease Flashcards

1
Q

Pathognomonic rash

A

Erythema migrans

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2
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Late complications

A

Cardio
- Heart block/peri or myocarditis

Neuro
- radicular pain
- menngitis
- facial nerve palsy

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3
Q

If absent erythema migrans, diagnose with

A

(ELISA) antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi

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4
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Pathogen

A

Borrelia burgdorferi

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5
Q

Mx if asymptomatic tick bite

A

Remove tick

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