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Lyme disease bullseye rash misconception

A family of four siblings were all diagnosed with Lyme disease following tick bites, even though their dog had displayed symptoms years before. The differences in how each sibling experienced the illness highlighted a widespread misconception about the condition. Makalea and her three siblings each contracted the disease, and their varying cases underscore a key point: the absence of a bullseye rash does not rule out Lyme disease. The full story is available here: Original tweet:

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Lyme disease bullseye rash misconception

A family of four siblings were all diagnosed with Lyme disease following tick bites, even though their dog had displayed symptoms years before. The differences in how each sibling experienced the illness highlighted a widespread misconception about the condition. Makalea and her three siblings each contracted the disease, and their varying cases underscore a key point: the absence of a bullseye rash does not rule out Lyme disease. The full story is available here: Original tweet:

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