A common symptom of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash. However, many other conditions may cause a similar rash, including ringworm, fixed drug reactions, and allergic reactions to insect bites.

(2) There are over 100 symptoms of Lyme disease, which is part of the difficulty in diagnosing it. We are often taught to ...

“If a characteristic bull’s eye rash is present, healthcare professionals should feel confident in diagnosing Lyme disease,” said Professor Gillian Leng, director of health and social care ...

“In 1977, Steere decided to stake the definition of this new disease on the presence of the bull’s-eye rash alone.” But while such a rash is considered confirmation of Lyme ...

Her primary doctor referred her to a disease specialist at Children’s Hospital. The specialist informed her that the bull’s-eye rash doesn’t always develop on those who contract Lyme Disease ...

In some cases the rash was felt by the patient or physician to be atypical for Lyme disease because of the lack of the classic "bull's eye" appearance or because the rash did not meet the minimum ...

One of the first tell-tale symptoms of Lyme disease is a skin rash at the site of the bite, which typically looks like a bull's eye on a dart board. Known as erythema migrans, it usually develops ...

Lyme disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) may share some symptoms, but they’re two different conditions. Here’s how to tell them apart. Sometimes conditions can have similar symptoms.

We hope that you had an exciting and enjoyable time in the wilderness on your Outdoor Action Trip. After you’ve gotten a shower and washed your clothes, there are a few important pieces of information ...

“Witnessing the ones you love more than anything in the world being relentlessly tortured before your eyes… it gets really dark,” the actor tells PEOPLE Up to 60% of early-stage Lyme disease ...

“This rash is diagnostic for Lyme disease and antibiotic treatment should ... so it’s worth keeping an eye out year-round. If you find a tick on your body, do not try to pull it off with ...