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Erythema chronicum migrans is the classic cutaneous manifestation of Lyme borreliosis transmitted by tick bites. Live ticks can often be removed without tools by applying gentle fingertip pressure and rotating the tick around its attachment point until it releases. This technique is rapid, painless, inexpensive, & may reduce the risk of retained mouthparts compared with forceps removal. It can be performed in the field or clinical setting in both children & adults. The main limitation is that it

We often hear the terms “erythema migrans” and “bull’s-eye rash” 🎯 used interchangeably. But they are not necessarily the same thing. An erythema migrans, or EM, rash sometimes occurs when a person has been infected with Lyme disease. But not always. And an EM rash is sometimes shaped like a bull’s-eye target—a red ring within another red ring, with a clear spot in the middle. But not always. Unfortunately, misconceptions about these rashes can lead to people being told they don’t have Lyme dis

No bull’s-eye rash ≠ no Lyme. Erythema migrans is helpful when present, but many patients never develop—or never notice—a rash. Consider Lyme when symptoms are migratory, multisystem, and waxing/waning, especially with tick exposure: • Migrating joint, muscle, or tendon pain • Profound fatigue, unrefreshing sleep • Brain fog, word-finding difficulty, headaches, neuropathy/tingling • POTS-like symptoms: lightheaded on standing, palpitations • Night sweats/chills, temperature intolerance • Tinnitu

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