Question 1

what are the signs of a tick bite?

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Visual ID: Unless you see the tick , there is nothing specific; however,  there is a typical rash called erythema migrans  that gives a clue that  a tick may have been there.

Question 2

should a tick bite burn ?

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Tick bite: Tick bites can causing itching and burning.

Question 3

what causes tick bite fever?

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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 4

how do you treat tick bites?

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Carefully: First the tick needs to be carefully removed so as to remove the entire tick. Treatment with antibiotics should be considered.

Question 5

what do tick bites look like?

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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 6

are sand tick bites dangerous?

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Usually not: In some areas of the world they may carry infection. Leishmaniasis is carried by a sand flea, but in this county i think you are pretty safe.  Mostly they just cause local itch and rash.

Question 7

will a tick bite give you hiv?

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No: Hiv is transmitted through intimate contact with an HIV infected person and it also can be transmitted to babies that are born to mothers who are HIV positive.  Before universal screening procedures in place for over 25 years, HIV could be transmitted through a blood transfusion.

Question 8

tick bite rash lasts how long?

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Tick bite: A tick-bite granuloma usually develops days or months after the bite and can take months to years to resolve.  his might be caused by fragments of the tick still in your skin or might just have been a reaction to the tick’s saliva.  Itching is not uncommon. Bacteria and parasites can often co-occur with ticks.

Question 9

are tick bites suppose to hurt?

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No: Ticks typically inject a compound that renders the bite area numb so that the person it's feeding from, won't know it's there.

Question 10

what are symptoms of tick bites?

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Various: The obvious is the red target rash seen at location of tick bite. Other patients experience joint aches and or fatigue.

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