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Vector-borne Diseases
Lyme Disease Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Maine CDC does not routinely recommend the use of antibiotics after a known tick bite, but prophylaxis may be considered if:
- The tick is identified as an engorged deer tick and was attached for at least 24 hours
- The patient resides in an area where the prevalence of Lyme disease in ticks is greater than 20%
- Prophylaxis can be started within 72 hours of tick removal
- There are no contraindications to doxycycline
IDSA. Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Lyme disease
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
