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Erythema Chronicum Migrans MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Erythema Chronicum Migrans
Tree Number(s)
C01.150.252.400.536.400
C01.150.252.400.794.352.250.400
C01.150.252.819.310
C01.800.720.310
C01.920.930.513.400
C17.800.229.200
C17.800.838.765.310
Unique ID
D015787
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015787
Annotation
from a tick bite; "stage-1 manifestation of LYME DISEASE"
Scope Note
A deep type of gyrate erythema that follows a bite by an ixodid tick; it is a stage-1 manifestation of LYME DISEASE. The site of the bite is characterized by a red papule that expands peripherally as a nonscaling, palpable band that clears centrally. This condition is often associated with systemic symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, malaise, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, backache, and stiff neck.
Entry Term(s)
Erythema Migrans of Lyme Disease
Previous Indexing
Borrelia (1986-1989)
Erythema (1966-1987)
Lyme Disease (1984-1989)
Ticks (1983-1989)
Public MeSH Note
90
History Note
90
Date Introduced
1990/01/01
Last Updated
2021/10/18
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