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.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
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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