Question

Should Rosa seek medical care for Felix? Explain why or why not.

What are some signs and symptoms Rosa should be looking for if she is concerned that her son may have been bitten by a tick infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium?
What measures can be taken to prevent being bitten by infected ticks?

Answer 1

some symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migraines. Rosa should take her son to seek medical care as this bacterium can be life threatening. You can prevent being bitten by a tick by using a chemical repellent with DEET, permethrin or picaridin, Wearing light-colored protective clothing, Tucking in pant legs into socks, Avoiding tick-infested areas, and checking yourself, your children, and your pets daily for ticks and carefully remove any ticks.

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