Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following strategies is not effective for the prevention of Lyme disease?
  1. Insect repellant on the skin and clothes when in a Lyme endemic area
  2. Long sleeved shirts and long pants
  3. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy prior to anticipated exposure to ticks
  4. Careful examination of skin and hair for ticks following anticipated exposure
Explanation
Answer − C − The strategy that is not effective for the prevention of Lyme disease is prophylactic antibiotic therapy prior to anticipated exposure to ticks. Prophylactic use of antibiotics is not indicated to prevent Lyme disease. Antibiotics are used only when symptoms develop following a tick bite.
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