S03C - Putting the Squeeze on Vector-borne Disease! Lyme Scene Investigation: Are Your Patients Safe?

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside D, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

ZOETIS

Presenter(s)

Richard T. Marconi, PhD

Professor of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, VA, United States

Moderator(s)

Kristine Smith, DVM, DACZM

Medical Lead, Preventatives
ZOETIS
Montville, NJ, United States

Lyme disease is caused by Borreliella burgdorferi and transmitted to mammals via the bite of infected Ixodes ticks. The incidence of Lyme disease in dogs is increasing and the regions endemic for this disease are expanding. This presentation will review recent developments in our understanding of memory immune responses to Lyme disease vaccines. In addition, new information derived from genome sequencing of Lyme isolates recovered from dogs will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common sources of Lyme disease
Describe possible immune system responses to vaccinations
Incorporate new information about genome sequencing in your clinical decision making