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Are swollen lymph nodes always a symptom of tick bite?
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Not per se: A tick bite by itself is not likely to cause lymph node enlargment, but infection transmitted through tick bite, e.g., lyme disease may cause swelling of lymph nodes.
Answered 11/2/2020
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