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A member asked:
How can i tell if i have just a bruise or if it is lyme disease?
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See details: I assume you know what a bruise looks like. If it looks like a bruise, it is likely to be a bruise. The lyme rash often has a bulls-eye appearance.
Answered 5/24/2013
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