Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention
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Fresno City College**We aren't endorsed by this school
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RN 51
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Nursing
Date
Dec 11, 2024
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10
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Lyme DiseaseLyme Disease
Lyme DiseaseLyme DiseaseAn infection caused by a spirochete Borrelia burgdorferiTransmitted by bite of an infected deer tickWas identified in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975Most common vector borne disease in USSummer months are peak seasonAn infection caused by a spirochete Borrelia burgdorferiTransmitted by bite of an infected deer tickWas identified in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975Most common vector borne disease in USSummer months are peak season
Stage IStage ISymptoms 3-30 daysSmall red pimple –Bull’s eye lesionFlu like symptoms HeadacheStiff neckMuscle achesFatigueDoxycycline or amoxicillin for 14 -21 days Erythromycin (if allergic to PCN)Symptoms 3-30 daysSmall red pimple –Bull’s eye lesionFlu like symptoms HeadacheStiff neckMuscle achesFatigueDoxycycline or amoxicillin for 14 -21 days Erythromycin (if allergic to PCN)
Lyme Disease RashLyme Disease Rash4
Stage IIStage IISymptoms Several weeks after the bite Joint painNeurological complicationsCardiac complications Ceftriaxone or Cefotaxime for at least 30 days Symptoms Several weeks after the bite Joint painNeurological complicationsCardiac complications Ceftriaxone or Cefotaxime for at least 30 days
Stage IIIStage IIISymptomsMonths to years of tick bite Involves large joints Arthritis Chronic fatiguePermanent damage to joints & nervous system Memory & thinking problemsSymptomsMonths to years of tick bite Involves large joints Arthritis Chronic fatiguePermanent damage to joints & nervous system Memory & thinking problems
DiagnosisDiagnosisHistory of exposure to high risk areasClinical symptomstwo step testing- step 1 –Enzyme ImmunoAssayIf EIA is positive the Step 2: Western Blot testResults are diagnostic of Lyme disease if both the tests are positive.CSF fluid test if neurologic involvementHistory of exposure to high risk areasClinical symptomstwo step testing- step 1 –Enzyme ImmunoAssayIf EIA is positive the Step 2: Western Blot testResults are diagnostic of Lyme disease if both the tests are positive.CSF fluid test if neurologic involvement
InterventionsInterventionsPrevention is the bestAvoid wooded grassy areasLong sleeved tops, long pants, closed shoes and hatsSpray tick repellentExamine body on returning home Remove the tick, Wash skin with antisepticGet testedAntibioticsPrevention is the bestAvoid wooded grassy areasLong sleeved tops, long pants, closed shoes and hatsSpray tick repellentExamine body on returning home Remove the tick, Wash skin with antisepticGet testedAntibiotics
Lippincott Advisor Notes on nursing interventions/monitoring/patient teachingLippincott Advisor Notes on nursing interventions/monitoring/patient teaching
References References Ignatavicius, D.D., Workman, M. L., & Rebar, C.R. (2018). Medical surgical nursing (9 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., Dirksen, S., O’Brien, P., & Bucher, L. (2017). Medical surgical nursing (10th ed.).St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Lippincott Advisor Ignatavicius, D.D., Workman, M. L., & Rebar, C.R. (2018). Medical surgical nursing (9 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., Dirksen, S., O’Brien, P., & Bucher, L. (2017). Medical surgical nursing (10th ed.).St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Lippincott Advisor