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What could be the worst effects of a tick bite?
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TICK BITES: Most ticks don't carry disease. There are many kinds of ticks; the one carrying lyme disease can be serious. Some of the side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, flu and muscle aches and pains. If you think you were bitten by a tick, see your doctor.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Death: Many tick-borne illnesses if not treated could lead to death, like rocky mountain spotted fever.
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