Question 1

what does a tick bite look like on a human?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: If the tick is actually biting when you see it, it will be a small brown or black bug attached by his legs and mouthparts to your body. Black text are about 4 mm across or bigger and deer ticks or brown ticks about 3 mm across.  After biting you may have a small growing red spot which itches somewhat for over subsequent days; you could actually develop a larger round spot. See a doctor immediately.

Question 2

how long should it take for a tick bite to heal?

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FEW DAYS TO WEEKS: It depends if tick was removed completely or some parts were left under the skin and if the tick were crrier of lyme disease, which can cause rash which may last linger.
If part of tick was left under the skin it gives a forign body reaction and it may take longer to heal.

Question 3

what to do about a tick bite with tick still there?

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See below: Remove the tick carefully, clean the area, then watch for signs of tick-borne illnesses.  If any occur, see your doctor.  It usually takes about 2-3 days of attachment for the tick to transmit the disease it may carry.  If it was on for less than that time, the likelihood of transmission is very low.

Question 4

can a tick bite be fatal?

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Lyme disease: Yes- lyme disease and rocky mountain spotted fever. Rare but does happen. Seek medical attention-now.

Question 5

will a tick bite kill you?

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Tick bite: Depends on whether or not the tick is hosting a serious disease e.g. Rocky mountain spotted fever.  The tick bite itself is minor.  It is what the tick may be infected with that may pass on to you.
If you have a tick bite, you should see your doctor for advice and care, especially if you are sick or developed a target shaped rash at the site of the bite which could signal lyme's disease.

Question 6

can a tick bite cause cough?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It's possible but that is often not a classic sign of tick bites. See a doctor for a thorough evaluation.

Question 7

can a tick bite cause lupus?

Accepted Answer

No: Lupus is not an infectious disease.

Question 8

does a tick bite look like a weal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: About 70 to 80% of people get a rash from a tick bite but about 20% get  a "bull's eye" round rash called erythema migrans.

Question 9

what is the tick bite danger season?

Accepted Answer

April-September: During spring and summer ... When we [and the ticks] are enjoying the gorgeous weather.

Question 10

can a tick bite cause lupus disease?

Accepted Answer

Tick Bite: In north america, the following diseases are caused by tick bites:
lyme disease, 
human granulocytic and monocytic, ehrlichiosis, 
babesiosis, 
relapsing fever, 
rocky mountain spotted fever, 
colorado tick fever, 
tularemia, 
q fever, 
tick paralysis, 
but not lupus.

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