Lyme disease – principles of diagnosis and treatment

Pancewicz, Sławomir

doi:10.15557/pimr.2014.0020

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“…Erythema of more than 5 cm in diameter is of diagnostic value. Spontaneous regression of erythema within several days up to several weeks (4 weeks on average) is observed in patients not treated with antibiotics (Pancewicz, 2014;Pancewicz et al, 2015), so it is important that it has not been underplayed. Proper knowledge of the existence of an early symptom of skin (erythema) indicating the infection with Borrelia burgdorferi, which does not always occur in people infected with spirochete, showed a 48.8 % of the surveyed students.…”

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The Knowledge on Lyme Borreliosis and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Among Nursing Students From Poland and Slovakia

Pańczuk¹,

Tokarska-Rodak

Mikuľáková

et al. 2018

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Tick-borne diseases are infectious diseases transmitted by the bites of infected ticks. The most common vector-borne disease in Europe is Lyme borreliosis (LB). The number of the reported cases of LB has been steadily increasing. For this reason, it is important to undertake educational activities in the field of tick-borne diseases. The aim of the study was to investigate the level and scope of knowledge on tick-borne diseases among nursing students from Poland and Slovakia. The study sample consisted of 428 nursing students (192 students of the State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, Poland and 236 students of the University in Presov, Slovakia). The knowledge of the surveyed students on tick-borne diseases is limited. Polish students demonstrated greater knowledge about LB, while students from Slovakia showed greater awareness of the threat posed by tick-borne encephalitis. Particularly worrying is the lack of knowledge on proper way of removal of a tick attached to the skin. Students recognize the need to broaden their knowledge on tick-borne diseases, which should be taken into consideration in realized studies curricula.

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The Knowledge on Lyme Borreliosis and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Among Nursing Students From Poland and Slovakia

Pańczuk¹,

Tokarska-Rodak

Mikuľáková

et al. 2018

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“…Im dłuższy jest czas żerowania kleszcza na skórze żywiciela tym ryzyko zakażenia jest większe. Obraz kliniczny choroby zależy od okresu inkubacji i lokalizacji procesu chorobowego [12]. W przebiegu choroby wyróżnia się trzy fazy:…”

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“…Rumień występuje u około 80% osób, między 3 a 30 dniem od zakażenia po czym samoistnie ustępuje. U dorosłych rumień najczęściej jest zlokalizowany na tułowiu i kończynach, u dzieci na szyi i głowie [8,12,13].…”

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“…Celem wywiadu jest: zdobycie od pacjenta informacji na temat pobytu na obszarach, na których jest duże ryzyko pokłucia przez kleszcze, charakteru wykonywanej pracy (np. leśnictwo, rolnictwo), na temat czasu jaki mógł upłynąć od kontaktu kleszcza ze skórą żywiciela, pierwszych objawów i ich charakteru[12]. W wielu przypadkach konieczne jest przeprowadzenie diagnostyki laboratoryjnej.…”

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Public awareness of tick-borne diseases

Czerwińska Pawluk,

Stój-Kontraktowicz,

Zukow

2024

J Educ Health Sport

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Background: Tick-borne diseases, due to their all too frequent occurrence, the different localisation of organ lesions and the numerous complications in their course, are a serious medical problem. The public's knowledge of the biological hazards posed by ticks and the possibilities for their prevention is the basis for taking important measures to minimise the risk of tick-borne infections. Aim of the study: To assess the public's knowledge of tick-borne diseases. Material and methods: The study was carried out among 137 people living in the villages of Studzianki Pancerne and Kozienice in the Kozienice district. The method used in the study was a diagnostic survey, the technique was a questionnaire, and the research tool was an original survey questionnaire developed for the purposes of the study. Results: Respondents' knowledge of tick-borne diseases is unsatisfactory. Only 11.7% of the total number of respondents had a high level of knowledge in this area. 53.3% had a low level of knowledge and 35<0% had a medium level of knowledge. The study confirmed a statistically significant relationship between the level of knowledge of the subjects and age (p=0.001), past tick bite episode (p=0.001), past disease or treatment (p=0.001). No significant correlations were found between respondents' knowledge and gender (p=0.951), education (p=0.062) and place of residence (p= 0.717). Conclusions: The level of knowledge of respondents about tick-borne diseases is insufficient. The results indicate the need for large-scale educational activities, which should be extended to different age groups, regardless of their place of residence and level of education.

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Lyme disease – principles of diagnosis and treatment

Abstract: Borelioza z Lyme -zasady rozpoznawania i leczeniaLyme disease -principles of diagnosis and treatment

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The Knowledge on Lyme Borreliosis and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Among Nursing Students From Poland and Slovakia

The Knowledge on Lyme Borreliosis and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Among Nursing Students From Poland and Slovakia

Public awareness of tick-borne diseases

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