STARI

(potential causative agent - Borrelia lonestari)

 
Species

Bacterial

Transmission time

Unknown

 
 

Details

Symptoms

  • A small rash and flu like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint pains may occur.

 

 

    Diagnosis and Treatment

  • The cause of STARI is considered to be unknown although research suggests Borrelia lonestari may be responsible. Because of this, no diagnostic tests exist and clinical signs and a history of exposure will be the key in diagnosis.

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CDC Treatment Recommendation

  • Because the cause of STARI is unknown, there is no confirmed treatment. However, physicians will typically use antibiotics such as doxycycline if STARI is suspected.

 

 

Disease Pathogenesis

  • Unknown

 

 

 

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