Prevention of Tick-Borne Infections
- Education – remove ticks promptly: grasp close to head with forceps, pull
straight up, remove remaining parts, clean area thoroughly
- Avoidance – avoid tick infested areas; cover all exposed body parts;
Permethrin& DEET
- Chemoprophylaxis – prophylaxis is mostly for adults in endemic areas with
deer tick attachment >72 hours; not routinely recommended because of side
effects; use single dose of doxycycline