What is the difference between a tick bite and a mosquito bite

Q: What is the difference between hives and a tick bite?

Hives & insect bites itch but otherwise are very different. Bites last for days. A hive fades away in hours although it may be replaced by other hives. Tick bites are usually solitary; you'll usually have a lot of hives. Bites are red, raised, hot & hard. There may be two indentations close together where the tick inserted its teeth. Hives are raised, warm with pale centers and red edges.

Q: Was in mexico and got tick and mosquito bites. wanted to get bloodwork tests for limes and zika. ?

Call your physician or go to an urgent care clinic for examination and the tests will be ordered.

Q: I have several spots (i would say tick/mosquito bites) on my body. now swollen and seem infected. im a photographer - out in the field very often.

If you have swelling, tenderness or enlargement of insect bites, they may be infected. You should seek medical attention as such infection can potentially spread and occasionally become serious. Feel better soon!

Q: I have a tick in the middle of my back - can't reach it - live alone; is about 8mm long, puffy, caramel color; redness around it redness is about 6cm x 4cm; pinch/itchy feeling; felt what i thought was a mosquito bite a couple of evenings ago maybe? neve

You should see a physician to get the tick carefully removed. Some ticks are capable of transmitting disease, including lyme disease. The tick can be sent to a lab to determine the risk. You may need antibiotic treatment. Failure to treat an infectious tick bite can have long-term consequences.

Q: Got bit by a tick yesterday. have a small red itchy bump where the tick bit me (like a mosquito bite). should i go see my doctor about it?

because of the possibility of your getting Lyme disease , caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks. You may need diagnostic tests and antibiotics. Please schedule an appointment ASAP

Question 1

What is the difference between a tick bite and a mosquito bite?

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Ticks stay on...: ...For a long time (hours to days). Their bites are painless and itchless, and easily missed, especially if covered by hair. Mosquitoes, of course, bi... Read More

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The sequele: A tick bite can potentially cause lyme disease, a mosquito can potentially casue west nile virus. They transmit different diseases. (this doesn't mean... Read More

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Question 2

I have a tick bite that is 5 days old. it's mildly tender, mildly itchy and looks like a large mosquito bite. i'm not in a lyme disease region.

Answer

Tick borne illnesses: include many things besides just Lyme. However, most often, a local reaction to a tick bite is simply inflammation; an expanding, red area of tender... Read More

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Question 3

Why are tick bites similar to mosquito bites?

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Dz transmission: Both have potential to transmit infectious diseases.

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Question 4

Is there a visual difference between tick and mosquito bites?

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Usually: There are various types of ticks however most "tick bites" are smaller and less noticeable than the raised and erythematous bites of a mosquito. In a... Read More

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Question 5

How can you tell the difference between a mosquito or spider bite infection vs a tick bite infection?

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Limited space: Though spider, tick or mosquito bites can sometimes cause infection, the vast majority of them will not. A limited local inflammatory response can be ... Read More

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Question 6

What is the difference between hives and a tick bite?

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Hives last < 1 day: Hives & insect bites itch but otherwise are very different. Bites last for days. A hive fades away in hours although it may be replaced by other hives... Read More

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Question 7

Was in mexico and got tick and mosquito bites. wanted to get bloodwork tests for limes and zika. ?

Answer

Blood test: Call your physician or go to an urgent care clinic for examination and the tests will be ordered.

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Question 8

I have several spots (i would say tick/mosquito bites) on my body. now swollen and seem infected. im a photographer - out in the field very often.

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Infected insect bite: If you have swelling, tenderness or enlargement of insect bites, they may be infected. You should seek medical attention as such infection can potent... Read More

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Question 9

I have a tick in the middle of my back - can't reach it - live alone; is about 8mm long, puffy, caramel color; redness around it redness is about 6cm x 4cm; pinch/itchy feeling; felt what i thought was a mosquito bite a couple of evenings ago maybe? neve

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You : You should see a physician to get the tick carefully removed. Some ticks are capable of transmitting disease, including lyme disease. The tick can b... Read More

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Question 10

Got bit by a tick yesterday. have a small red itchy bump where the tick bit me (like a mosquito bite). should i go see my doctor about it?

Answer

Absolutely: because of the possibility of your getting Lyme disease , caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks. You may need diagnostic tests and antibiotics. Pl... Read More

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What is the difference between a tick bite and a mosquito bite

What is the difference between a tick bite and a mosquito bite?

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I have a tick bite that is 5 days old. it's mildly tender, mildly itchy and looks like a large mosquito bite. i'm not in a lyme disease region.

Why are tick bites similar to mosquito bites?

Is there a visual difference between tick and mosquito bites?

How can you tell the difference between a mosquito or spider bite infection vs a tick bite infection?

What is the difference between hives and a tick bite?

Was in mexico and got tick and mosquito bites. wanted to get bloodwork tests for limes and zika. ?

I have several spots (i would say tick/mosquito bites) on my body. now swollen and seem infected. im a photographer - out in the field very often.

I have a tick in the middle of my back - can't reach it - live alone; is about 8mm long, puffy, caramel color; redness around it redness is about 6cm x 4cm; pinch/itchy feeling; felt what i thought was a mosquito bite a couple of evenings ago maybe? neve

Got bit by a tick yesterday. have a small red itchy bump where the tick bit me (like a mosquito bite). should i go see my doctor about it?

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