Lyme is Ticking: Updates on the Management of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections

This course reviews the new guidelines for managing Lyme disease. It can be taken by anyone interested in the topic but offers continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) credit for United States healthcare practitioners in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, mental health, dentistry, and more. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently published new guidelines on managing Lyme disease in 2021, marking the first update since 2006. With the rapid increase of tick-borne infections in the United States, healthcare professionals must stay informed about these updates and address existing knowledge gaps to manage and prevent these infections effectively. This course reviews the epidemiology of various ticks and tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, Borrelia miyamotoi disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Participants will learn about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections, with a detailed examination of the updated Lyme Disease guidelines released by the IDSA. By the end of this activity, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the latest guidelines and best practices for diagnosing and treating tick-borne infections. Stay ahead in managing these rapidly increasing infections and ensure you provide the best care for your patients. Join us to enhance your expertise in tick-borne diseases, stay updated with the latest IDSA guidelines, and improve your ability to diagnose and treat these complex infections.