Question 1

does tick bite fever cause blisters?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different types of ticks in the United States, some of which are capable of transmitting infections; it depends upon the geographic location, season of the year, and type of tick.  Tick bite fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. Symptoms of tick bite fever may include fever, headache, malaise and a skin rash which may resemble blisters.

Question 2

what is the best way to treat seed tick bites that have blistered?  currently using hydrocortisone cream.

Accepted Answer

Tick Bite: Thoroughly cleanse the bite area with soap and water or a mild disinfectant. Observe the area for several days for development of a reaction to the bite, such as a rash or signs of infection. Apply first-aid antibiotic cream to the area. Application of an antibiotic to the area may help prevent a local infection but usually does not affect the chance of developing diseases transmitted by the tick.

Question 3

tick bite turned into a single blister looking bump (like a pimple). what should i do? ps the tick was removed in the same day. the tick was a deer tick.

Accepted Answer

Need to see your doc: I am sorry that you had to face this issue. Dear tick can result in infection that has far reaching complications and needed to be treated appropriately.

You need to see your doctor and get checked. He will ask you to have blood test done and may treat you with some antibiotics.

Please dont ignore and follow it with your physician.

Question 4

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 5

what are the symptoms of a tick bite like?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the disease transmitted.  There are many similar symptoms but there are also unique to the disease symptoms as well.  Talk to your doctor about specific disease symptoms.

Question 6

what could be the worst effects of a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

TICK BITES: Most ticks don't carry disease. There are many kinds of ticks; the one carrying lyme disease can be serious. Some of the side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, flu and muscle aches and pains. If you think you were bitten by a tick, see your doctor.

Question 7

should a tick bite burn ?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Tick bites can causing itching and burning.

Question 8

what causes tick bite fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Lyme disease, rocky mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, tularemia, babesiosis, colorado tick fever, anaplasmosis, q fever, etc. It depends upon where you were when you received the tick bite. Different diseases are endemic in different areas.

Question 9

why is a tick bite called lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Bite can lead to LD: Tick bites may transmit a variety of illnesses if the tick has been infected with a germ that uses the tick as a carrier.Rocky mountain spotted fever, tick bite fever & lime disease are some of the diseases that can be  passed by ticks. Not all ticks carry diseases and not all bites will pass the germ.

Question 10

can you get swine flu after a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

No: Ticks do not spread influenza. People do.Occasionally animals may such as bird flu.

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