Question

A 28-year-old hiker presents with a spreading annular erythematous rash with central clearing on his thigh 5 days after removing a tick in a woodland area in the UK. He is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral Doxycycline for 21 days

Answer

Reassure and discharge without treatment

Answer

Topical steroid cream only

Answer

Refer urgently for intravenous Ceftriaxone

Answer

Start oral Aciclovir

Practice question

A 28-year-old hiker presents with a spreading annular erythematous rash with central clearing on his thigh 5 days after removing a tick in a woodland area in the UK. He is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate management?