]> 2026-07-31T09:38:53+00:00 WBR0060 0 en Doxycycline Rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by ''Rickettsia rickettsii'' and is treated with doxycycline. Erythromycin Ampicillin Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) Cephalexin Microbiology Pharmacology William J Gibson (Reviewed by Yazan Daaboul) 
A 34-year-old woman presents to her physician's office complaining of a rash that started on her palms and soles but has begun spreading to her wrists and ankles. She has recently also been experiencing new-onset headaches, malaise, and progressive fever. Her past medical history is unremarkable. She has no known allergies to food or medications. She does not drink alcohol or smoke, but is sexually active. She reports no history of international travel, but recently returned from a vacation in Boston. What is the optimal treatment for this patient's condition? A General Principles Infectious Disease 2020-10-27T23:12:48Z 2459150.4672222 WBR0060