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Published on: August 31, 2013
A Traumatic Tick Bite: A Case Report
Daniel Finnin1, Christopher Hanowitz1
1Albany Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany, New York.
Introduction:
Human granulocytic anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease with an increasing incidence associated with morbidity and mortality. Uncertainty remains whether a prophylactic dose of doxycycline is effective in prevention.
Case Report:
We present a case of an 80-year-old female with syncope, resultant facial trauma, and fever two weeks after a tick bite for which she received prophylaxis. Workup revealed anaplasmosis, and treatment led to symptomatic improvement.
Conclusion:
We review the presenting symptoms, laboratory findings, and treatment of anaplasmosis, as well as give caution about the limitations in prescribing a prophylactic dose of doxycycline following a tick bite.
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