Question

A 32-year-old presents 2 hours after removal of an Ixodes scapularis tick attached for <12 hours in a low-incidence region. What is the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis; education and observe for rash

Answer

Single-dose doxycycline for prophylaxis

Answer

10 days of amoxicillin

Answer

7 days of azithromycin

Answer

Tick testing for Borrelia before treatment

Practice question

A 32-year-old presents 2 hours after removal of an Ixodes scapularis tick attached for <12 hours in a low-incidence region. What is the appropriate management?