Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What do you do to treat african tick bite?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Doxycycline: African tick bite fever caused by rickettsia africae is treated with Doxycycline (or tetracycline). Usually with good recovery.
Answered 6/25/2014
6.1k views
Thank
Tick bite: Speaking for the United States, tick bites are usually in one of two varieties: either the black tick or the brown tick. The former is larger than the latter. The trouble is the brown tick may cause lyme disease and should be taken very seriously. If a rash develops outside the bite site then you should see a doctor immediately.
Answered 5/29/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If you had fatigue and aches after a tick bite, how long would it last- would you just keep getting worse until treated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I would like help with diagnosis of possible african tick bite fever or other tick borne rickettsial disease?
Rash from a tick bite, how should I treat it?
Can tick bites be treated with penicillin?
Are tick bites often treated with doxycycline?
After being treated for a tick bite, is it normal go continue to itch in that same area.?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
