Which of the following can be used to prevent the development of a Borrelia burgdorferi infection if given as a single dose within 72 hours of a tick bite?

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The only option among the choices given that can be used to prevent the development of a Borrelia burgdorferi infection if given as a single dose within 72 hours of a tick bite is doxycycline. It is the recommended treatment for early localized or early disseminated Lyme disease. Clarithromycin, Linezolid, and Ciprofloxacin are not effective against Borrelia burgdorferi.

Which of the Following Can Be Used to Prevent the Development