Low-grade fever, erythematous rash in pregnant woman · Dx?

J Fam Pract. 2017 Aug;66(8):E9-E10.

Abstract

A 31-year-old woman presented to her obstetrician's office at 16 weeks' gestation with a 2-day history of low-grade fever and an erythematous rash measuring 1 x 4 cm on her right groin. She had a medical history of a penicillin allergy (urticarial) and her outdoor activities included gardening and picnicking. What's your diagnosis?

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Erythema / etiology*
  • Female
  • Fever / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lyme Disease / complications
  • Lyme Disease / diagnosis*
  • Lyme Disease / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents