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Can any tick-borne illness produce a rash similar to rmsf? rash is my only symptom. fading on doxy but still popping up in new spots here and ther
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Tick borne illness: Many illnesses cause rash. Specifically talking about tick diseases in the United States, the other common rash causing tick diseases include anaplasmosis and ehlichiosis. Lyme disease can present with a rash but generally is not as diffuse as RMSF. Classic RMSF rash starts on the palms and feet/ankles moves in towards your chest. These diagnosis are confirmed with blood tests and/or rash biopsy.
Answered 7/18/2014
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