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Tick-borne illnesses: a CME update
Jennifer Graham1, Katrina Stockley, Ran D Goldman
1Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, BC Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Abstract:
North American tick-borne illnesses are a group of important emerging diseases whose incidence has been increasing for the past decade. Emergency physicians may be the first contact for patients with symptoms of tick-borne illness, thus it is important that these diseases remain on a physicians' differential diagnosis when presented with an appropriate clinical presentation. This CME activity provides an overview of the most common tick-borne illnesses in North America and will help physicians evaluate their clinical presentation, order appropriate diagnostic tests, develop pediatric treatment recommendations, and prepare to include tick-borne illnesses in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients presenting with multisystem disease.
Insights
North American tick-borne illnesses are emerging diseases on the rise. Emergency physicians must consider these infections in pediatric patients with multisystem disease for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Public health
- Pediatric medicine
Background:
- North American tick-borne illnesses represent a growing public health concern.
- Increasing incidence necessitates physician awareness and preparedness.
- Emergency physicians are often the initial point of contact for affected patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of common North American tick-borne illnesses.
- To aid physicians in evaluating clinical presentations.
- To guide diagnostic testing and pediatric treatment recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on North American tick-borne diseases.
- Discussion of clinical presentations and diagnostic strategies.
- Emphasis on differential diagnosis in pediatric multisystem disease.
Main Results:
- Tick-borne illnesses present with diverse clinical symptoms.
- Early recognition and appropriate testing are crucial for effective management.
- Pediatric cases require specific diagnostic and treatment considerations.
Conclusions:
- Tick-borne illnesses are an important consideration in pediatric multisystem disease.
- Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for these emerging infections.
- This CME activity enhances physician readiness in diagnosing and managing tick-borne diseases.
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