April 23, 2014 / by Janine / Ticks
Figure 2.Black-legged deer tick male. Credit:J. F. Butler, University of Florida Symptoms The first sign of Lyme disease in 70-80% of patients is a red circular rash, called an erythema migrans, around the puncture mark made where the tick pierced the skin. This rash appears after a three-to-30 day delay. The most common shape […]
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South Florida: Lyme Disease from Ticks
April 23, 2014 / by Janine / Ticks
Figure 2.Black-legged deer tick male. Credit:J. F. Butler, University of Florida Symptoms The first sign of Lyme disease in 70-80% of patients is a red circular rash, called an erythema migrans, around the puncture mark made where the tick pierced the skin. This rash appears after a three-to-30 day delay. The most common shape […]
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