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Lyme Disease Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

The Maine CDC does not recommend the routine use of antibiotics after a known tick bite. In areas where the incidence of Lyme is high, healthcare providers must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of giving prophylactic antibiotics. The final decision is between the provider and the patient. We recognize the controversial nature of this issue and have provided the following references below for your use:

1) Federal CDC. Lyme Disease: A Public Health Information Guide. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/lyme_brochure.pdf. Accessed June 13, 2006

2) IDSA. Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Lyme disease

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/IDSA2000.pdf. Accessed June 13, 2006

3) Treatment of Lyme disease. The Medical Letter, Inc. Volume 47 (Issue 1209) May 23, 2005. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/resources/1209Lyme.pdf. Accessed June 13, 2006

4) Edward B. Hayes, M.D., and Joseph Piesman, D.Sc. How Can We Prevent Lyme Disease?. NEJM Volume 348: 2424-2430; Number 24. June 12, 2003

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/24/2424?ijkey=LruxMS3G8zCPA&keytype=ref&siteid=nejm. Accessed June 13, 2006

 

 

To Submit a Disease Report:
Tel: 800 821 5821
Fax: 800 293 7534

For More Information About Tick-borne Diseases:
Tel: Tel: 207 287-7267
Fax: 207 287-8186
amy.sonricker@maine.gov

You may also visit the Federal CDC website at CDC.gov

 

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