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I have a bite with bruising around it. concerned it's either a spider or tick with lyme.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

What's the ?: If you are asking whether we can tell you this is from a spider or a tick bite, I would lean towards a spider bite. However this is by no means certain and thus if you live in a Lyme disease area, you need to consult your doctor since early treatment can make a huge difference.

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 10/1/2014

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