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My partner may have a tick bite on his back, it looked like it, i pooled it out, the arear is red and a bit swollen, do s hi need to se a doctor?

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Dr. STEPHEN GIROUX answered

YES PLEASE DO!: Yes, a tick bite can lead to lime disease which can be vey debilitating - but can be treated preventatively with doxycyline and other meds. Please see your health care professional soon!

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Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

My partner may have a tick bite on his back, it looked like it, i pooled it out, the arear is red and a bit swollen, do s hi need to se a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. STEPHEN GIROUX answered

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

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