A case of disseminated Lyme disease in a child with skin of color

Abstract

Disseminated Lyme disease requires treatment to prevent severe sequelae, particularly neurologic. We report here a case of disseminated Lyme disease in a patient with skin of color. Pediatric dermatologists must maintain a high clinical suspicion for Lyme disease and be aware of how typical cutaneous findings may appear differently in skin of color.

Keywords: infection- bacterial; insect bite/bite reactions; lyme disease; skin of color.