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Mule deer tick bite removed in two days, head intact, one day ago, no chills or fever, in norcal. should i see a doctor and consider antibiotics?
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Doctor can evaluate: In california, the western black-legged tick can bite deer and humans, and can carry lyme disease. If the tick is kept in a plastic container with a little piece of moist paper towel, it can be sent to the lab along with the doctor's lab form. The doctor may treat with antibiotics if the lab finds lyme disease bacteria, if the bite site has a bull's-eye rash, or if there are other worries.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See below: If the tick was embedded for more than 48 hours, there is a higher chance if disease transmission. Watch for a rash at the site or other rashes, arthritis, facial palsy, headaches, neck pain, chest pain (carditis). If any of these or other concerns, see your doctor!
Answered 12/9/2013
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