Tick Bites

What is it?

A bite from a tick.
Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor signs and symptoms, such as a change in skin color, swelling or a sore on the skin.
But some ticks transmit bacteria that cause illnesses, including Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
In general, to transmit Lyme disease a tick needs to be attached to a person's skin for at least 36 hours. Other infections can be transferred in a few hours or even a few minutes.

Plan of Action:

When to Seek Emergency Care:

When to Contact Your Doctor:

If possible, bring the tick, or a photo of the tick, with you to your doctor's appointment.

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Created 6 March 2023 21:57:11
Updated 7 April 2023 15:19:15