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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
There is no vaccine or drug to prevent Bourbon virus disease. Therefore, preventing bites from ticks and other insects is the best way to prevent infection.[1]
Primary prevention
There is no vaccine or drug to prevent virus disease. Therefore, preventing bites from ticks and other insects is the best way to prevent infection. strategies can be emplyoed to prevent tick and insect bites outdoors include:
- Use of insect repellents
- Wearing long sleeves and pants
- Avoid bushy and wooded areas
- Performing thorough tick checks after spending time outdoors
References
- ↑ Schweon, Steven J. (2016). "Bourbon virus". Nursing. 46 (4): 65. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000481418.81092.98. ISSN 0360-4039.