A 35-year-old woman presents with a circular, expanding red rash on her thigh (erythema migrans). She recalls a tick bite while hiking 3 weeks ago. Sh...

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A 35-year-old woman presents with a circular, expanding red rash on her thigh (erythema migrans). She recalls a tick bite while hiking 3 weeks ago. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 100mg BD for 21 days

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Urgent referral to Infectious Diseases

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Serological testing for Borrelia burgdorferi

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Amoxicillin 500mg TDS for 14 days

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Reassurance, no treatment required

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Lyme Disease

A 35-year-old woman presents with a circular, expanding red rash on her thigh (erythema migrans). She recalls a tick bite while hiking 3 weeks ago. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate management?