Lyme is Ticking: Updates on the Management of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently published new guidelines on managing Lyme disease in 2021, the first time these guidelines have been updated since 2006. As such, there are several updates and knowledge gaps that healthcare professionals should be aware of to properly manage and prevent tick-borne infections that are rapidly increasing in the United States. This activity reviews the epidemiology of various ticks and tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, Borrelia miyamotoi disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment will also be described, along with the updated Lyme Disease guidelines released by the IDSA.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Review the epidemiology of ticks and tick-borne infections
  2. Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of various tick-borne infections
  3. Apply nationally-recognized clinical practice guide

Additional Information

Partner: 
AchieveCE
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
09/29/2022
Course expires: 
09/29/2025
Mocingbird Member cost:
$6.30
Cost:
$7.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Mocingbird Member cost:
$6.30
Cost:
$7.00
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