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A 28-Year-Old Woman, Gravida 2 Para 1, at 16 Weeks

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A 28-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, at 16 weeks gestation comes to the office for prenatal follow-up. The patient reports increased fatigue, intermittent headache, myalgia, and arthralgia for the past several days. She attributes her symptoms to physical exhaustion after her recent travel to Connecticut, where she visited her family and enjoyed outdoor activities. The patient does not recall a specific insect or tick bite during the trip. She has no significant medical history and takes prenatal vitamins daily. She does not use tobacco or illicit drugs and stopped drinking alcohol after conceiving. The patient lives with her husband and 4-year-old son. Temperature is 37.7 C (99.8 F) , blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg, and pulse is 84/min. Cardiopulmonary examination is normal. The abdomen is soft and nontender with the uterine fundus palpable halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. Skin examination reveals a 5-cm, circular, erythematous rash with central clearing in the left popliteal area. Empiric treatment with amoxicillin is administered. The patient is concerned about risk to the fetus and her family. Which of the following is most accurate regarding this patient's current condition?

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