Single Dose of Doxycycline for the Prevention of Tick-borne Relapsing Fever.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The current postexposure prophylaxis regimen for tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) consists of 5 days' doxycycline. In this observational study of 77 spelunkers at high risk for TBRF, a single dose of 100 mg doxycycline taken up to 72 hours after exposure to ticks was 100% effective in preventing the disease.
Medical subject headings
- Relapsing Fever
- Ticks