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  1. Jan 15, 2021 · Untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the stage of infection. These include fever, rash, facial paralysis, and arthritis.

  2. Oct 25, 2018 · Symptoms and stages. Identification. How common are Lyme disease rashes? When to see a doctor. Treatment. Outlook. Lyme disease often causes a rash. This can be distinctive and resemble...

  3. The Lyme disease rash, called erythema migrans, is: Round or oval, enlarges in size over days/weeks, & will not fade in a few days. Usually greater than 2” inches in diameter, often 6-8”. Usually uniformly red. Sometimes but not often, a “bull’s eye” rash with a red ring surrounding a clear area and red center.

  4. Aug 16, 2022 · A reddish rash or skin lesion known as erythema migraines (EM) starts as a small red spot at the site of the tick bite. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which you can get if an infected deer tick (also called black-legged tick) bites you.

  5. Erythema migrans (EM)— Red annular or homogeneous rash at the site of tick bite; expands gradually over several days to >5 cm in diameter; central clearing may develop as the rash expands, resulting in a “target” or “bull’s-eye” appearance; may feel warm to the touch but rarely itchy or painful. EM occurs in 70-80% of infected persons.

  6. Feb 10, 2023 · If you live where Lyme disease is common, the rash might be enough for a diagnosis. A diagnosis usually depends on the following: A review of all signs and symptoms. A history of known or possible exposure to ticks. Blood tests to find disease-fighting antibodies to the bacteria.

  7. Jan 6, 2024 · A telling sign of Lyme disease is a red, circular or oval rash that expands over time like a bullseye. This type of rash is clinically called "erythema migrans." However, Lyme...

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