Lyme arthritis most commonly presents with which of the following?

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Lyme arthritis most commonly presents with which of the following?

Explanation:
Lyme arthritis is a late manifestation of Borrelia burgdorferi infection and typically shows up as inflammatory arthritis in a large joint, most commonly the knee, months after a tick bite. The hallmark is persistent joint tenderness and swelling rather than acute systemic symptoms. This pattern fits best because early Lyme disease often presents with fever and a rash, and sudden chest pain or isolated ankle swelling are not typical features of late Lyme arthritis.

Lyme arthritis is a late manifestation of Borrelia burgdorferi infection and typically shows up as inflammatory arthritis in a large joint, most commonly the knee, months after a tick bite. The hallmark is persistent joint tenderness and swelling rather than acute systemic symptoms. This pattern fits best because early Lyme disease often presents with fever and a rash, and sudden chest pain or isolated ankle swelling are not typical features of late Lyme arthritis.

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