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Erythema Chronicum Migrans
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This case of erythema chronicum migrans followed a wood tick bite and treatment with benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin) was curative.Abstract:
To my knowledge, this is the first case of erythema chronicum migrans in the United States. Eruption and radicular pain followed a wood tick bite. Treatment with benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin) was curative.read more
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