uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Post-malaria Exclusion Rickettsial Workup

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A returning traveller from East Africa presents with fever. Malaria films and RDT are negative. Blood cultures are negative at 48 hours. She develops a widespread maculopapular rash and headache on day 4 of illness. Her platelet count is 92 × 10⁹/L. She reports a tick bite 10 days before symptom onset. What empirical treatment should be started?

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