Lyme disease control in face of tick phobia.
Lyme disease, the subject of recent public awareness and fear, not only can be controlled through medical means but also can be effectively prevented with environmental techniques and common sense safety precautions. Understanding the origin of the disease and its carriers will aid physicians in calming patient fears and reinforcing preventive measures.
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Temple University School of Medicine.
D000818:Animals; D015748:Borrelia burgdorferi Group / Q000502:physiology*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D013983:Tick Control; D013987:Ticks / Q000382:microbiology / Q000502:physiology