LYME DISEASE PREVENTION
? JCM 1987;25:557: Experimental transmission to rodent requires tick attachement for ? 24h.
? JID 1997;175:996: Higher risk to develop infection when ticks removed ? 72h (p=0,008).
Avoid vector tick exposure
Protective clothes, ticks repellents, daily checking the body for ticks, prompt removal of attached ticks.