Key points
- The antibiotic doxycycline can prevent severe illness or death from ehrlichiosis.
- Doxycycline is the recommended treatment for adults and children of all ages.
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Treatment overview
Early treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent severe illness or death.
Doxycycline is the recommended treatment for suspected ehrlichiosis or rickettsial infections in adults and children.
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