A 28-year-old woman from the United States presents with fever, rash (petechial, involving palms and soles), and a history of tick exposure in a wooded area 5 days ago. Rickettsial serology is pending. What is the first-line treatment for suspected Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

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