Hidden dangers.

AGGLUTINATION tests; ANTIBIOTICS; BABESIOSIS; CLOTHING & dress; EHRLICHIOSIS; FLUORESCENT antibody technique; GRAM-negative bacteria; INSECT baits & repellents; MEDICAL history taking; MICROBIAL sensitivity tests; PHYSICAL diagnosis; POLYMERASE chain reaction; ROCKY Mountain spotted fever; TICKS; TULAREMIA; INFORMATION resources; TICK-borne diseases; CONTINUING education units; SYMPTOMS; DIAGNOSIS; INFECTIOUS disease transmission; PREVENTION

The article describes the seven infections caused by ticks including its causative pathogen, symptoms, and treatment. It states that the seven tick infections are babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. It also discusses the preventive measures against tick-borne disease which includes identification of common site of tick attachment, choosing proper clothing, and using repellents that contain 20% dimethyltoluamide (DEET). INSETS: Tick talk;Removing ticks: Ignore the folklore.