Daisy Fernandez M.P.H. , Suha Abu Khalaf M.D. , Andres Bran M.D.
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Abstract
Tickborne illnesses are constantly evolving, requiring proficiency to guide diagnostic and therapeutic measures. Diagnosing tickborne illnesses can be challenging due to the wide range of potential symptoms and their overlap with those of other conditions. Various diagnostic modalities can be used to identify the etiology of a tickborne illness accurately; however, not all tests have the same diagnostic value, particularly as a patient's disease progresses. This review investigates the diagnostic modalities for four tickborne illnesses to determine their clinical utility. These four illnesses (Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, spotted fever rickettsiosis, and ehrlichiosis) are the most reported tickborne illnesses nationwide. This article aims to provide an updated summative review to guide practitioners in diagnosing these infections.
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Highly respected for its ability to keep pace with advances in this fast moving field, Clinical Microbiology Newsletter has quickly become a “benchmark” for anyone in the lab. Twice a month the newsletter reports on changes that affect your work, ranging from articles on new diagnostic techniques, to surveys of how readers handle blood cultures, to editorials questioning common procedures and suggesting new ones.
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