What to know
Doxycycline is the most effective antibiotic for suspected rickettsial infections, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and anaplasmosis.
About doxycycline
Doxycycline is the most effective treatment of all rickettsial diseases including anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and ehrlichiosis. It is the antibiotic recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC for the treatment of suspected rickettsial diseases in patients of all ages.