Lyme disease frequently presents as a red or pink circle that is short-lived, sometimes disappearing before the rash is noticed by the person affected. The rash of Lyme disease typically consists of a red or pink circle, or sometimes a ring within a ring appearing like a bull's-eye. This is a classic presentation of Lyme disease, with a pink circle appearing to spread outward from the tick bite. The tick of Lyme disease is very small. This ruler is in millimeters, showing a tick that is 3 mm in length.
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Lyme Disease  Information for adults

Picture of Lyme Disease: Lyme disease frequently presents as a red or pink circle that is short-lived, sometimes disappearing before the rash is noticed by the person affected. Divider line
Lyme disease frequently presents as a red or pink circle that is short-lived, sometimes disappearing before the rash is noticed by the person affected.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Lyme disease can be treated and cured with one of several oral antibiotics for 3–4 weeks. The skin rash will go away within a few days of beginning treatment, but other symptoms may persist for up to a few weeks. In severe cases of Lyme disease where the nervous system is involved, the antibiotic may need to be given intravenously. In late stage Lyme disease, symptoms may not go away completely, but should improve.



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