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What Causes Rashes On The Body While Having Lyme Disease?

My girlfriend may have lime disease she is getting rashes on her body at first about 4 weeks ago she had a fever and felt weak but she never developed a rash with the characteristic target shape. She has seen a doctor but he does not believe it to be lime disease. Maybe it is something else?
posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Hello,

Skin rash can be caused by several conditions. If Lyme disease is suspected blood tests can be performed as these come out positive after a few weeks of contracting Lyme disease.

Also, hives due to an allergic reaction is a possible cause of a widespread rash. A viral infection such as chickenpox or others may cause a rash all over the body as well.

It is important that your girlfriend does a visit with her doctor to determine the cause of the rash and the needed management. Seeing the rash is very important in diagnosing its cause.

I hope this is helpful. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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What Causes Rashes On The Body While Having Lyme Disease?

Hello, Skin rash can be caused by several conditions. If Lyme disease is suspected blood tests can be performed as these come out positive after a few weeks of contracting Lyme disease. Also, hives due to an allergic reaction is a possible cause of a widespread rash. A viral infection such as chickenpox or others may cause a rash all over the body as well. It is important that your girlfriend does a visit with her doctor to determine the cause of the rash and the needed management. Seeing the rash is very important in diagnosing its cause. I hope this is helpful. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician