Question 1

can someone die from a tick bite?

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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

what are the symptoms of a tick bite like?

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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 3

what could be the worst effects of a tick bite?

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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 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?

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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?

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No: Lupus is not an infectious disease.

Question 8

does a tick bite look like a weal?

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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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