erythema migrans
"Erythema migrans" is commonly associated with Lyme disease and is an early indicator of the infection.
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Definition
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(technical)A circular red rash that expands from the site of a tick bite, often indicating early Lyme disease.
Example
- The patient presented with erythema migrans, suggesting a recent tick bite and possible Lyme disease.
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(technical)A rash characterized by expanding redness, sometimes forming a bull's-eye pattern, associated with Lyme disease.
Example
- Erythema migrans appeared on her leg, prompting the doctor to test for Lyme disease.