A 40-year-old man develops erythema migrans rash after a tick bite in an endemic area of Ontario. He is otherwise well. According to PHAC Lyme disease...

Question

A 40-year-old man develops erythema migrans rash after a tick bite in an endemic area of Ontario. He is otherwise well. According to PHAC Lyme disease guidance, what is the appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral doxycycline for 10-21 days, unless contraindicated

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Observe only, as Lyme is self-limiting

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Single intramuscular benzathine penicillin G

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Start IV ceftriaxone in all cases

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Topical antibiotic cream

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Early Lyme disease treatment

A 40-year-old man develops erythema migrans rash after a tick bite in an endemic area of Ontario. He is otherwise well. According to PHAC Lyme disease guidance, what is the appropriate treatment?