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Review
. 2018 Sep;45(3):379-391.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.05.011. Epub 2018 Jul 9.

Tick-Borne Illnesses in the United States

George G A Pujalte  1 , Scott T Marberry  2 , Claudia R Libertin  3
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Review

Tick-Borne Illnesses in the United States

George G A Pujalte et al. Prim Care. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Close interaction with nature can lead to tick-borne illnesses, which are seen most frequently in primary care clinics when patients present symptoms. Considerable morbidity can result from untreated infections. Fortunately, these illnesses are often easily managed when diagnosed early.

Keywords: Anaplasmosis; Babesiosis; Ehrlichiosis; Lyme; Rick-borne; Tick; Tularemia.

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