Erythema Migrans–like Illness among Caribbean Islanders

Erythema Migrans–like Illness among Caribbean Islanders

Erythema migrans is the skin manifestation of Lyme disease and southern tick-associated rash illness. Neither disease is found in the Caribbean. We report 4 cases of erythema migrans of a possible emerging clinical entity, Caribbean erythma migrans–like illness.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Anu Sharma, Sarada Jaimungal, Khamedaye Basdeo-Maharaj, A.V. Chalapathi Rao, Surujpaul Teelucksingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Vector-borne infections
tick borne disease
erythema chronicum migrans
skin diseases
southern tick-associated rash illness
bacteria
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/10/10-0587_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/10/10-0587_article

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