ERYTHEMA MIGRANS - RASH AS KEY TO EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF LYME-DISEASE

Because disseminated Lyme disease can be devastating, early recognition and treatment are important. The presence of erythema migrans often the best opportunity for early diagnosis. Therefore, public awareness and patient education about the rash of Lyme disease are critical. Dr Masters gives practical pointers from his own experience in evaluation of erythema migrans and reviews current treatment recommendations.