Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria are the main cause of Lyme disease. The most common symptom of Lyme disease is an erythema migrans (EM) rash, which can appear in the shape of a bullseye. This ...

In this double-blind trial, researchers randomized 180 patients (minimum age, 16) with annular skin lesions (erythema migrans) of ≥5 cm in diameter to 1 of 3 treatments: a single 2-g dose of ...

Recurrent disease—often manifesting as recurrent erythema migrans, a hallmark of Lyme disease—is common and can follow appropriate antibiotic treatment. Proponents of “chronic Lyme disease ...

also known as erythema migrans, commonly seen in Lyme disease,” said Huynh “After removing a tick, you should consult your physician to determine whether you will need prophylactic antibiotics ...

The antibody tests available in the Netherlands are reliable, according to this doctoral research. However, it is important to test only in case of symptoms specific for Lyme disease and a real chance ...