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Few days ago i noticed a mosquito bite that was itchy.when i woke up this morning,the bite looked like a bullseye.could this be lyme or something else?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Could be bug bite: It is possible for any insect bite to cause inflammation resulting in erythema (redness) resembling erythema chronica migrans, the rash associated with Lyme. You should send a photo, or better yet see a clinician if you were in a wooded area to insure it is not due to early Lyme Disease. The rash associated with lyme disease is often asymptomatic.

Answered 8/3/2016

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A member asked:

Few days ago i noticed a mosquito bite that was itchy.when i woke up this morning,the bite looked like a bullseye.could this be lyme or something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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