Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans primary prevention

Since transmission of borrelia infection occurs by ticks, mosquitos and horse flies bites, primary prevention could be achieved by bite avoidance. Instructions such as using insect repellants, avoiding tick-infested regions or wearing long sleeves and pants when necessary can help.

Since transmission of borrelia infection occurs by ticks, mosquitos and horse flies (also known as tabanid) bites, primary prevention could be achieved by the following instructions:^[1][2]

• Using insect repellants (Such as DEET)
• Stay indoors during dusk and dawn
• Reduction of tick population around your residence by using biodegradable cardboard tubes stuffed with permethrin-treated cotton (also known as Maxforce Tick Management system). To learn more click here.
• Avoid tick-infested regions
• Wear long sleeves and pants
• Wear light color cloths
  • Both mosquitos and horse fly are attracted to darker colors.
  • It also helps to see ticks easier.
• Examine the body for ticks when returning to home

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