A Child Whose Family Has Been Camping in a Region

question 12

Multiple Choice

A child whose family has been camping in a region with endemic Lyme disease suffered several tick bites. The parents report removing the ticks but are not able to verify the type or the length of time the ticks were attached. The child is asymptomatic. What is the best course of action?

• A) Administer a prophylactic single dose of doxycycline.
• B) Perform serologic testing for IgG or IgM antibodies.
• C) Prescribe amoxicillin three times daily for 14 to 21 days.
• D) Teach the parents which signs and symptoms to report.

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