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==Overview==
==Overview==
Tick-borne pathogens are able to infect humans when a tick carrying them bites a person.  
Tick-borne [[pathogens]] are able to [[infect]] humans when a tick carrying them bites a person.  
Different pathogens may be carried by a tick, including: ''bacteria'', ''viruses'', or ''parasites''. Usually each kind of tick is associated with a specific pathogen. According to the pathogen, the patient will present different symptoms, course of the disease and a different treatment will be required. Some ticks are more common in certain areas of the United States, however populations of these may be found in other areas.
Different [[pathogens]] may be carried by a tick, including: ''[[bacteria]]'', ''[[viruses]]'', or ''[[parasites]]''. Usually each kind of tick is associated with a specific [[pathogen]]. According to this, patients will present different [[symptoms]] and a different [[therapy|treatment]] will be required. Some ticks are more common in certain areas of the United States, however some populations of these may be found in other areas.
Some of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, anaplasmosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia.
People who work outdoors, particularly in areas with vegetation, are at higher [[Risck factor|risk]] of being bitten by a tick carrying a [[pathogen]], especially during warm seasons.
 
Lyme disease  is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the United States. In 2010, more than 22,500 confirmed and 7,500 probable cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
Other tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Colorado tick fever, Powassan encephalitis, and Q fever. 
 
Outdoor workers are at risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases if they work at sites with ticks. Worksites with woods, bushes, high grass, or leaf litter are likely to have more ticks. Outdoor workers in most regions of the United States should be extra careful to protect themselves in the spring, summer, and fall when ticks are most active. Ticks may be active all year in some regions with warmer weather.
 
 
 
 
 
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==Tick-borne diseases==
==Tick-borne diseases==

Revision as of 13:50, 8 July 2014

Overview

Tick-borne pathogens are able to infect humans when a tick carrying them bites a person. Different pathogens may be carried by a tick, including: bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Usually each kind of tick is associated with a specific pathogen. According to this, patients will present different symptoms and a different treatment will be required. Some ticks are more common in certain areas of the United States, however some populations of these may be found in other areas. People who work outdoors, particularly in areas with vegetation, are at higher risk of being bitten by a tick carrying a pathogen, especially during warm seasons.

Tick-borne diseases

Most Common in the US

Less Common in the US

Risk Factors

Disease According to Tick

Diagnosis

Common Symptoms

Recommendations

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