{"id":106,"date":"2023-06-05T14:44:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T13:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/?p=106"},"modified":"2023-06-06T08:03:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T07:03:06","slug":"what-are-tick-borne-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/05\/what-are-tick-borne-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT ARE TICK BORNE DISEASES?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BY DR. AK RANA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tick borne diseases are caused by bacteria, virus and parasites but are transmitted by ticks. These ticks get infected with pathogens and transmit it by their bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is difficult to notice a tick bite, but if taken care we can prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><u>WHAT ARE TICKS?<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They are of two types \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Hard tick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tick<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Hard tick<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has chitin on its exoskeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head is visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stays on host all the time that is feeds all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It dies once out of body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Soft tick<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chitin is not present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head is not visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nocturnal feeding (feeds at night)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can starve for weeks\/months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-799x1024.png\" alt=\"tick borne diseases\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-799x1024.png 799w, https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-768x984.png 768w, https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1-600x769.png 600w, https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png 979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><u>TICK BORNE DISEASES<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hard Tick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Tick typhus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tularemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viral encephalitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viral fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viral hemorrhagic fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babesiosis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft Tick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Q fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relapsing fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyasanur forest disease (can be caused by hard tick as well)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GENERAL SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Fever which can also be associated with chills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue and muscle aches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin Rash<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rocky Mountain spotted fever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the most deadly tick borne disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is bacterial disease that spread through the bite of an infected tick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Powassan virus disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powassan virus is a flavivirus transmitted by tick and causes encephalitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lyme disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is caused by group of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi sensulato.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transmitted by hard tick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It starts with the tick bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical lesion called Erythema chronicum migrans (ECM) occurs at the site of bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These lesions resolve in couple of weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Later on ECM like lesions occurs at multiple sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are associated with-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Arthralgia- Joint pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myalgia \u2013 Muscle pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generalized lymphadenopathy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neurological abnormalities like Encephalitis, Facial paralysis can also be associated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tick typhus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is caused by R. conorii<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmitted by Hard tick mostly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dogs acts as reservoir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associated with high grade fever with rash on 3<sup>rd<\/sup>-4<sup>th<\/sup> day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><u>PREVENTION OF TICK BORNE DISEASES<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While traveling to areas with potential tick habitat, it is required to avoid tick bites and use tick repellent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Areas with woods, bushes, high grasses are likely to have more ticks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those who work outside are at greater risk of exposure to tick borne diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ticks are more active in summer, spring and autumn or whole year in warmer regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After coming home from such sites, it is advised to take shower and wash clothes, preferably with warm water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clothes, boots and gear can be treated with <strong>0.5% permethrin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While going out, proper clothing with minimal exposure and use of <strong>benzyl benzoate<\/strong> should be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ <a href=\"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-diabetes\/\" title=\"HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE DIABETES?\">HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE DIABETES?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ <a href=\"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/23\/do-i-have-hypothyroidism\/\" title=\"DO I HAVE HYPOTHYROIDISM?\">DO I HAVE HYPOTHYROIDISM?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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