Question

A 52-year-old woman with suspected Lyme disease after tick bite has no rash and only fatigue. Which testing strategy is correct early after exposure?

Accepted Answer

Do not test immediately; test if symptoms develop; treat only if EM or objective findings

Answer

Start antibiotics for all tick bites

Answer

Order single ELISA only

Answer

Order PCR of blood

Answer

Offer long-term prophylactic antibiotics

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman with suspected Lyme disease after tick bite has no rash and only fatigue. Which testing strategy is correct early after exposure?