It's been a long time. . .

Thanks for sending this. I was describing an EM rash to a group with multiple persons of color recently and realized our the description I am used to using of a red center, with a white ring around it was completely inappropriate for much of the group. So I think including more diversity in our photos and descriptions is really helpful.

Thanks,
Leah


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Hi Anna,

I shared the gallery within my network..thank you!

Here is the comment I received from Rick Ostfeld..."Thanks for sending the gallery. The ticks on the hiking boot are labeled as nymphs but are adult female blacklegged ticks."

Perhaps this should be corrected?

Wishing you a very happy 4th of July!

Best,

Monica

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Great Anna! Thanks!