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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Lyme Disease Rash

Health Encyclopedia: Lyme Disease Primary

Definition

Primary Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash (or rashes) and flu-like symptoms caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by the deer tick.


Alternative Names

Early localized Lyme infection; Lyme borreliosis; Stage 1 Lyme disease


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Primary Lyme disease, a flu-like illness with fever, chills, and muscle aches, occurs in about 50% of those infected with Lyme di...

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Expert & Community Posts

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If it's not MS what else could it be?
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...site to find out more about this disease.     Lyme Disease:  The Centers for Disease... Read more »

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Interviews with People who have Multiple Sclerosis: Meet Jen
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...other nervous system disorders. I'd had a bout of Lyme disease in 1997, so the second spinal tap... Read more »

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A Rash or Skin Allergies?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I've developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed... Read more »

Health Guide

Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash, joint inflammation, and flu-like symptoms, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
Diseases with Similar SymptomsVarious features of Lyme disease can be mimicked by many other illnesses. Depending on the symptoms, a doctor may be able to perform the evaluations necessary to rule... Read more »
Lyme disease: primary
Early localized Lyme infection; Lyme borreliosis; Stage 1 Lyme disease Symptoms Deer ticks can be so small that they are almost impossible to see.... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Highlights
New Lyme Disease GuidelinesIn 2006, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines on the prevention, clinical evaluation, and treatment of Lyme disease and... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Treatment
Antibiotics are the drugs of choice for all phases of Lyme disease. In nearly all cases they can cure Lyme, even in later stages.Preventive Antibiotics After a Tick BiteAccording to the 2006... Read more »

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