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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:
- Federal CDC. Lyme Disease: A
Public Health Information Guide
.
Accessed May 2007 - IDSA. Practice
Guidelines for the Treatment of Lyme disease
- Treatment
of Lyme disease .
The Medical Letter, Inc. Volume 47 (Issue 1209)
- Edward B. Hayes, M.D., and Joseph Piesman, D.Sc. How Can We Prevent Lyme Disease?. NEJM Volume 348: 2424-2430; Number 24.
To Submit a Disease Report or For More Information About Tick-borne Diseases:
- Phone: (800) 821-5821
- Fax: (800) 293-7534
You may also visit the Federal
CDC website
