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Can a tick bite cause lupus disease?

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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered

Dermatology 34 years experience

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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Can a tick bite cause lupus?

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

No: Lupus is not an infectious disease.

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