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Help i noticed a strange growth on my side/back and my husband checked it out and it was a tick. he pulled it out. what should i do now? scared!

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

tick-borne illness: Like lyme and erlichia are possible. Watch for the bull's eye rash and call your doctor on monday in case you need a blood test and medication.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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