Tickborne Illness

Grand Rounds - June 9, 2023
"Tickborne Illness"

Speaker: Mireya Wessolossky, MD, MPH.

Objectives

1. Identify the many different appearances of the erythema migrans rash of Lyme disease.
2. Describe the current criteria and tests used for the diagnosis of the different stages of Lyme disease.
3. State the recommended antibiotics and duration of therapy for the different manifestations and stages of Lyme disease.
4. Identify the challenges to the diagnosis and treatment of Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

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