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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Monarticular or oligoarticular asymmetric joint involvement (large joints most commonly) | *Monarticular or oligoarticular [[arthritis]] asymmetric joint involvement (large joints most commonly) | ||
**Migratory pattern may occur | **Migratory pattern may occur | ||
Revision as of 05:54, 29 February 2012
Background
- Arthritic manifestations can occur weeks, months, or years after stage I infection
Clinical Features
- Monarticular or oligoarticular arthritis asymmetric joint involvement (large joints most commonly)
- Migratory pattern may occur
Treatment
Prophylaxis
Tick Bite Propylaxis = Doxycycline 200mg PO x 1
High Risk
- Tick on for >48 hrs
- Engorged tick
- Endenic area (east coast)
^Old vaccine has little to no efficacy after 1 year