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Explore the growing public health challenge of tick-borne diseases in this comprehensive webinar presented by Dr. Kenneth Gavina, a board-certified Clinical Microbiologist and Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. Examine how environmental climate change and expanding tick populations have contributed to the substantial increase in global tick-borne disease incidence over recent decades. Delve into the epidemiology of North American tick-borne diseases, understanding their geographic distribution patterns and risk factors that affect transmission rates. Learn to recognize the diverse clinical presentations of various tick-borne illnesses, from early symptoms to advanced disease manifestations that can complicate diagnosis. Navigate the complex diagnostic landscape by reviewing current laboratory testing methods, their limitations, and emerging molecular diagnostic approaches that improve accuracy and speed of detection. Understand the challenges facing national surveillance systems and how diagnostic stewardship can improve patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. Review evidence-based treatment guidelines for major tick-borne diseases, including antibiotic selection, duration of therapy, and management of complications. Gain insights into point-of-care diagnostic development and affordable testing solutions for resource-limited settings. Discover research advances in novel assay design for emerging infectious diseases and molecular diagnostics applications in tick-borne disease detection. This educational session is eligible for PACE credits and provides essential knowledge for healthcare professionals, laboratory personnel, and public health practitioners working in areas where tick-borne diseases pose significant clinical and epidemiological challenges.
