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An erythematous macular lesion with diffuse borders (5 mm x 10 mm) on upper right arm 1.5 h after a replete Ixodes scapularis nymph (3.2 mm) dropped off. The rash is a hypersensitivity reaction to tick salivary compounds and, possibly, zoonotic pathogens transmitted during the blood meal.
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An erythematous macular rash developed at the bite site and lasted for 3 days (Figure 2).
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