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Consult a qualified Lyme ( Borreliosis ) Disease literate doctor for medical advice if Lyme Disease is suspect.
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Health Warning - Ticks
The California Department of Health has issued a warning regarding ticks and
tick-borne diseases. The department said people working or playing outdoors
in the winter months should be on alert for ticks that may carry bacteria
that cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Ticks are small, insect-like creatures that are most often found in
naturally vegetated areas. There are many different kinds of ticks in
California, but only the western black-legged tick transmits Lyme disease.
Ticks can be found in tall grass and brush in urban, suburban and rural
settings.
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever,
anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and babesiosis, are transmitted while the tick is
attached and feeding.
If you find a tick, you should remove it with tweezers by grasping it close
to the skin and applying a steady upward pressure to make sure the entire
tick is pulled free. Do not use insecticides, lighted matches or gasoline to
remove ticks, as these techniques are ineffective. After the tick is
removed, individuals should wash their hands and apply antiseptic to the
affected area. Pets should be regularly checked for ticks.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can include a spreading rash usually accompanied by
flu-like symptoms, such as fever and body aches. Lyme disease is treated
with antibiotics, and most patients recover completely without complications
if treated early during the course of the infection. However, in some people
if left untreated, symptoms can progress into arthritis or nervous system
disorders.
The following advice is recommended for tick disease prevention:
- Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Tuck pant legs into boots or
socks and tuck shirts into pants.
- Wear light-colored clothing so ticks can be easily seen.
- Inspect yourself frequently for ticks while in tick habitats. Once out of
tick habitat, thoroughly check your entire body for ticks. Parents should
examine their children, especially on the scalp, hairline and skin folds.
- Apply a repellent, such as DEET, registered for use against ticks. Always
follow directions on the container and be extra careful when applying to
children.
- Stay in the middle of the trail. Avoid trail margins, brush and grassy
areas.
Individuals should consult their physician immediately if symptoms similar
to those described for Lyme disease develop within one to several weeks
after being bitten by a tick.
Additional information on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is
available on the California Department of Health Services Web site at
www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/disb/disbindex.htm or by calling 916.552.97
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