Top 10 Clinical Trends for July 2015

#4 Clinical Trend: Erythema Migrans

Summer months mean plenty of outdoor activities, which increases the risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Searches for erythema migrans, the characteristic “bull’s eye rash” that is associated with Lyme disease, likely speak on a seasonal basis. Last month, however, the term got another boost when singer Avril Lavigne began publicly discussing her battle with Lyme disease.

For more in-depth clinical information, see Lyme Disease.

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Cite this: Ryan Syrek. Top 10 Clinical Trends for July 2015 - Medscape - Jul 22, 2015.