TABLE 10

Borrelia miyamotoi infection

Tick vectors: Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes pacificus
Geographic distribution: Northeastern, north- central, and far western regions
Classic presentation: Fever, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, gastrointestinal symptoms, meningoencephalitis, thrombocytopenia, elevated aminotransferase levels
Diagnosis: No validated test available, though culture, polymerase chain reaction, and serology are performed in research settings
Treatment: Doxycycline for 2–4 weeks (based on expert opinion)