Strategies for Preventing and Managing TickBorne Illness

Learning Objectives:

•Identify different types of ticks and the prevalence of tick borne illness in NH

•Discuss strategies for testing and diagnosis of tick-borne illness

•Describe treatment options for tick borne disease

•Address prevention strategies to share with patients

Faculty:

Dr. Apara Dave is an Infectious Disease specialist with CORE Physicians in Exeter, NH. Dr. Dave is board certified in Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease. She is also the medical director for the Seacoast Travel Clinic.

*Light refreshments will be served

Continuing Education:

Nurses

Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.5 contact hours. Activity Number: 1270

Physicians

The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.