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1 Tick- borne DISEASESHow can tick- borne diseasesbe prevented? vPerform tick checks:1. Remove ticks from your clothes beforegoing indoors. 2. Wash your clothes with hot water anddry them using high heat for at least Perform a daily tick check after beingoutdoors. Inspect all parts of your body,including your armpits, scalp, and remove any found ticks:1. Use fine-tipped Grab the tick close to the skin. Do nottwist or jerk the tick, as this may causethe mouthparts to break off and remainin the With a steady motion, gently pullstraight up until all parts of the tick After removing the tick, clean your skinwith soap and warm Contact your healthcare provider if youdevelop any not use petroleum jelly, hot matches,nail polish remover or other products toremove a can I find moreinformation about tick-bornedisease?NJDOH Communicable disease Tick- borne Updates on Mosquito Jersey Department of Health Communicable disease ServicePO Box 369 Trenton, NJ 08625 Phone: 609-826-4872 Jan 2013C1872 How can tick- borne diseasesbe prevented?

2 VAvoid wooded areas with dense shrubs, highgrass, and a lot of leaves, as these are placeswhere ticks are likely to you hike in the woods, stay to the centerof the trail to avoid overgrown extra precautions in May, June, andJuly when ticks that transmit disease aremost your yard less attractive to ticks: mowlawns, clear brush, and remove leaf ground under bird feeders playground equipment, decks, andpatios away from yard edges and outdoors, apply EPA-registered insectrepellent on exposed skin and clothingaccording to the instructions on the productlabel. DEET may be used on skin andPermethrin should only be used on clothingand outdoor gear. vCover up. Wear long, solid, and light-colored clothing with pants tucked intosocks. This will help prevent ticks fromgetting under your clothes and attaching toyour are tick- borne diseases?Tick- borne diseases are bacterial illnesses thatspread to humans through infected ticks. Themost common tick- borne diseases in New Jersey are:vLyme diseasevEhrlichiosisvAnaplasmosisvRocky Mt.

3 Spotted fevervBabesiosisWhat are the symptoms of tick- borne diseases?The early signs of tick- borne diseases generallyinclude:vSkin rash vGeneral tirednessvFever and/or chillsvHeadache vStiff neckvMuscle achesvJoint painvDizzinessHow are tick- borne diseasesdiagnosed?Most tick- borne diseases are diagnosed throughblood tests and by discussing symptoms with ahealthcare is the treatment fortick- borne diseases?Tick- borne diseases caused by bacteria (Lymedisease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and RockyMt. spotted fever) can be treated with antibiotics. Babesiosis is caused by a parasitesimilar to malaria, and is treated with anti-protozoal drugs. It is important to watch forsymptoms and talk to your healthcare providerif you ve been bitten by a tick. Early treatmentcan be very I C K - B O R N E D I S E A S E SWho gets tick-bornediseases?Anyone who is bitten by an infected tick mayget a tick- borne disease . People who spend a lotof time outdoors have a greater risk ofbecoming do tick- borne diseasesspread?

4 Tick- borne diseases are not spread between twopeople, but rather rely on ticks for become infected by micro-organisms(bacteria or protozoan parasites) when feedingon small infected mammals ( mice andvoles). Different tick- borne diseases are causedby different micro-organisms and it is possibleto be infected with more than one tick-bornedisease at the same time. These are the ticks in New Jersey that maycarry disease causing micro-organisms:vBlack-legged deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)vLone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) vAmerican dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis)American dogtickLone star tickBlack-legged deer tickHow soon after a tick bite dosymptoms occur?Lyme disease3-30 days Ehrlichiosis5-10 days Anaplasmosis5-21 days Rocky Mt. spotted fever 5-10 daysBabesiosis7-56 days