After an Ixodes tick bite in a highly endemic area, the engorged tick is removed 24 hours ago and likely attached ≥36 hours. What prophylaxis is recom...

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After an Ixodes tick bite in a highly endemic area, the engorged tick is removed 24 hours ago and likely attached ≥36 hours. What prophylaxis is recommended within 72 hours?

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Single-dose doxycycline 200 mg within 72 hours

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No prophylaxis

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Amoxicillin 7 days

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Azithromycin 1 g

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Topical antiseptic

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After an Ixodes tick bite in a highly endemic area, the engorged tick is removed 24 hours ago and likely attached ≥36 hours. What prophylaxis is recommended within 72 hours?