Vector Borne Bacteria

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize important clinical syndromes associated with the major tick and louse- borne bacterial pathogens in groups Borrelia, Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma.
  • Recognize the syndrome associated with Babesia infections.
  • Recognize the syndromes associated with zoonotic pathogens related to the above groups.
  • Synthesize an approach to diagnosis of the above diseases.
  • Synthesize an approach to prevention and treatment of the above diseases.

Before the Session

Read the background material

AND/OR

Watch the videos

In-class Session

Readiness Assessment Quiz

Team-Based Questions