A 45-year-old woman presents with a spreading ‘bullseye’ rash on her thigh and complains of fatigue, headache, and joint pain. | Medibuddy
12th May 2024

A 45-year-old woman presents with a spreading ‘bullseye’ rash on her thigh and complains of fatigue, headache, and joint pain.

A 45-year-old woman presents with a spreading ‘bullseye’ rash on her thigh and complains of fatigue, headache, and joint pain. She reports having been on a hiking trip in a wooded area known for ticks two weeks prior. Blood tests show elevated inflammatory markers.

Which is the most likely causative organism?

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