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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can a slightly raised rash that is brightly red with a hint of small pus be a tick bite? it is not itchy.

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Dose look like this : Picture? If it look like the picture, most likely is a tick bite. Wash it with anti-septic. If you son developed any fever or joint pain or flu like symptoms call the doctor and check it out.
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