Lyme Disease Rash : Mnemonic [NEVER FORGET AGAIN]

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Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. One of the hallmark signs of Lyme disease is a distinctive rash known as erythema migrans (EM). The EM rash usually appears within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite and is often the first noticeable symptom of Lyme disease. However, it’s important to note that not all individuals with Lyme disease develop the rash.

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  • D – Dermatologic manifestation: Papule expanding to erythematous annular lesion with central clearing (erythema migrans; average diameter, 15 cm), sometimes with concentric rings, sometimes with indurated or vesicular center.

  • I – Ixodes tick vector: Bite of Ixodes tick vector.

  • S – Secondary erythema migrans lesions: Multiple secondary erythema migrans lesions in some cases.

  • E – Erythema migrans: Papule expanding to erythematous annular lesion with central clearing (erythema migrans; average diameter, 15 cm).

  • A – Acute symptoms: Headache, myalgias, chills, photophobia occurring acutely.

  • S – Systemic involvement: CNS disease, myocardial disease, arthritis weeks to months later in some cases.

  • E – Etiologic agents: Borrelia burgdorferi (sole cause in U.S.), Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii.

 
 

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Dr. Arin Nandi

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