Should patients presenting to the emergency department following a tick bite be given antibiotic prophylaxis for Lyme disease?

Date First Published:

November 11, 2014

Last Updated:

November 11, 2014

Report by:

Dr B M V Amphlett, FY2 in Emergency Medicine (Ysbyty Gwynedd)

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]?