23rd January 2024

A 30-year-old gentleman presents to his GP with a bullseye-like rash

A 30-year-old gentleman presents to his GP with a bullseye-like rash. He is unaware of being bitten; however, he spent the weekend camping in a wooded area surrounded by deer. Aside from the rash, he presents with tiredness and malaise. The GP suspects a diagnosis of Lyme disease. What is the most common bacterial cause of Lyme disease?

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