A few days after a summer hiking trip,a 25-year-old man comes to the clinic with a rash.On examination,the nurse notes that the rash is red and circular with central clearing,and is located across his midriff and behind his knees.The nurse suspects:

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Lyme disease is characterized by a red macular or papular rash that radiates from the site of the tick bite.Some central clearing that is 5 cm or larger is present usually in the axilla,midriff,inguina,or behind the knee,with regional lymphadenopathy.

A Few Days After a Summer Hiking Trip,a 25-Year-Old Man