Question 1

can someone die from a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

No: The bite of a tick is not fatal. Ticks can transmit diseases which can be serous or fatal  but the bite itself is not fatal.

Question 2

can sand ticks bites be harmful?

Accepted Answer

It could be: Some times those tics could cause what we call cutaneous leishmaniasis which a skin diease need treatment.

Question 3

i have mosquito like bites but i think its ticks as i found some on my cat and i'm freaking out am i at risk for disease?

Accepted Answer

: You could be at risk from tick bite borne illnesses. Your doctor could prescribe prophylactic antibiotics depending on the infections endemic in your area.
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Question 4

i was bit by a tick and it bled, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Clean the area, keep tetanus up to date.  If the tick was attached for less than 24-48 hours, the likelihood that you have contracted a disease is almost zero (i never say never).  But watch for signs like a rash at the tick bite site, headaches, fevers,  muscle aches, chills, fatigue, malaise, nausea and vomiting.  If these occur, see you doctor.

Question 5

what to do if i found a tiny tick on me, will i die from lime disease?

Accepted Answer

No: If the tick was not attached and swollen, there is no issue. If is was, speak to your doctor.

Question 6

how do you cure a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Check with your dr: If you have the tick bring to your physician. Depending on where you live, treatment recommendations may or may not include antibiotics prophylactically. If you do not live in an area where lyme's disease is a common the recommendation may be to observe by your physician.

Question 7

how can i avoid a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact: Try to avoid places where the likelyhood of encountering ticks is high ( wooden areas) if this is not feasible, wear long sleeves, avoid shorts when going to the woods or use  a tick repellent.

Question 8

how do you treat a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Before seeking medical attention, you should note the appearance and characteristics of the tick and remove it with fine tweezers, being careful not to rupture the abdomen (if engorged). If bitten by a deer tick, your doctor will either observe and treat if symptoms/signs of disease develop or treat immediately with preventive antibiotics.

Question 9

what does a tick bit look like?

Accepted Answer

See below: They very in appearance, but often, the bite will often go unnoticed.  If the tick was attached for less than 24-48 hours, the likelihood that you have contracted a disease is almost zero (i never say never).  But watch for signs like a rash at the tick bite site, headaches, fevers,  muscle aches, chills, fatigue, malaise, nausea and vomiting.  If these occur, see you doctor.

Question 10

what can you put on a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Ice and Hydrocortisone cream work well.  If you are certain it's a tick, you should visit your doctor because you can get a disease from ticks called lyme's disease which is very easy to treat right after a tick bite but nearly impossible to get rid of in later stages.

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