Although not routinely recommended, antibiotic treatment following a tick bite may be beneficial for some people living in areas where Lyme disease is common. Healthcare providers must decide whether the advantages of prescribing antibiotics after a tick bite outweigh the disadvantages. A healthcare provider will take several factors into consideration for this preventive treatment of Lyme disease. You may be asked the following questions:
When you acquired the tick bite, were you in an area where Lyme disease is common?
Was the tick attached for at least one day?
Has it been less than three days since you removed the tick or since it fell off of you?
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