Colorado tick fever medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.

Overview

There is currently no specific treatment for Colorado tick fever. Supportive treatment is currently the primary method in care. Certain cases, depending on severity, will require hospitalization.

Medical therapy

• There is no specific treatment for Colorado tick fever.
• Hospitalization may be necessary as a result of complications associated with Colorado tick fever.
• The first thing to do is make sure the tick is fully removed from the skin, then Acetaminophen and analgesics can be used to help relieve the fever and pain. *Aspirin is not recommended for children it has been linked to Reye’s syndrome in some viral illnesses.
• Salicylates should not be used because of thrombocytopenia, and the rare occurrence of bleeding disorders.