A 42-year-old camper has an expanding erythematous rash (erythema migrans) and fever. He is not pregnant and has no allergies. What is the best treatm...

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A 42-year-old camper has an expanding erythematous rash (erythema migrans) and fever. He is not pregnant and has no allergies. What is the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID for 10 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID for 21 days

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Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg PO BID for 21 days

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Azithromycin 500 mg PO daily for 3 days

Answer

No antibiotics unless serology positive

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A 42-year-old camper has an expanding erythematous rash (erythema migrans) and fever. He is not pregnant and has no allergies. What is the best treatment?