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What do i do if i have a tick attatched to my leg?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Remove it: Rubbing alcohol, tweezers, heat, etc all work - but get it off quickly. Save the tick, and bring it to your physician for testing. If it is an infected tick or you are in a high risk area you can get prophylactic treatment for lyme disease.

Dr Hanif agreed

Answered 8/9/2012

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Remove it: Carefully and watch for any signs of illness or infection.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/9/2019

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