Should patients presenting to the emergency department following a tick bite be given antibiotic prophylaxis for Lyme disease?
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Report By: Dr B M V Amphlett - FY2 in Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Ysbyty Gwynedd
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Date Submitted: 11th November 2014
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Last Modified: 11th November 2014
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients presenting to the emergency department following a reported tick bite] should [routine prophylactic antibiotics or no treatment be given] in order to [prevent progression to Lyme disease]?
