Learn from Dr. Jaquel Patterson, renowned naturopathic physician, about how to navigate the complexity of tick-borne infections. There will be a deep dive and insights on lyme disease, bartonella, and babesia. The webinar will discuss epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosing, prevention, and important functional medicine treatment strategies. Practitioners will benefit from a more in-depth knowledge on tick-borne infections, how to properly assess a patient, and interventions.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- Understanding the Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of Lyme Disease, Bartonella, and Babesia:
- Discuss the prevalence of Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia infections nationally and regionally.
- Explore the diverse clinical manifestations of these infections, including acute and chronic symptoms, and potential complications.
- Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing Strategies:
- Review the challenges in diagnosing tick-borne infections, including the limitations of serological testing and the importance of clinical evaluation.
- Discuss the role of advanced laboratory testing methods, such as PCR, immunoblotting, and culture, in enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
- Treatment Approaches and Considerations:
- Explore the principles of antimicrobial therapy for Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia infections through a functional medicine lens
- Discuss the challenges of treating chronic and persistent infections, as well as strategies for addressing co-infections and mitigating treatment resistance.
- Prevention and Public Health Measures:
- Outline strategies for preventing tick bites and reducing the risk of tick-borne infections, including personal protective measures, environmental modifications, and community-based interventions.
- Emerging Research and Future Directions:
- Provide an overview of current research trends and advancements in the field of tick-borne infections, including novel diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities
- Discuss potential challenges and opportunities in addressing the growing burden of tick-borne diseases and improving patient outcomes.
