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Bites: Tick

Ticks probably spread a larger variety of diseases to humans and domestic animals than all other pests. The tick’s bite is relatively painless; the real dangers are the viruses, bacteria, and other organisms the tick may have. Some types of ticks carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, and Lyme disease.


Causes of Tick Bites

Symptoms of Tick Bites

Preventing Tick Bites

Lyme Disease

First Aid for Tick Bites

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What to do About Bites: Tick
Tick easily removed Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Entire tick can’t be removed Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Red ring or “bulls-eye” rash (rapidly expanding border, typically occurs 3 to 30 days after bite; rash can be a few inches or very large and last up to 3 weeks) Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Symptoms of infection: increased pain, redness, swelling, fever Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Fever, rash, headache, muscle or joint pain about 2 weeks after tick bite Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 

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