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Tick Topics in the 2020s
About the Video
First presented at the 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, the OOA is proud to offer this on-demand CME Program as Krista Duval, DO explores Acute Lyme Disease and Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the incidence of Lyme disease in Ohio and indications for prophylaxis versus treatment versus testing for infection.
2. Understand the cause, when to suspect and appropriate testing for alpha-gel syndrome.
3. Identify resources for providers and patients with tick-related concerns
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy
The OOF strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to OOA Executive Director Heidi Weber, by calling the OOF Office at 614-299-2107 or by mail to OOF, PO Box 8130, Columbus OH 43201, or by email to hweber@ohiodo.org.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
No conflicts disclosed and no issues to resolve.
Krista Duval, DO
Krista Duval, DO is a primary care physician and farmer in Athens, Ohio with a special interest in ticks.
In Dr. Duval’s quest to learn more about the changing trends in tick-borne illnesses in Ohio, she formed relationships with the Ohio Department of Health Zoonotic Disease Program and Ohio State University Pesapane Tick Lab. She hopes to connect community-based scientists, public health officials, researchers and clinicians in their efforts to gather and share information.
Dr. Duval is eager to talk about what she has been learning so we can provide the best medical care and guidance regarding tick-borne illness prevention and treatment.
