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My 7 yr old has an infected looking pimple on her torso with a pinpoint size dot in middle now for few days could it be a tick bite? no bullseye

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Possible: The pinsized dot may be a tick. Have her checked. The bullseye rash does not appear immediately. All the best.

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 7/17/2016

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A member asked:

My 7 yr old has an infected looking pimple on her torso with a pinpoint size dot in middle now for few days could it be a tick bite? no bullseye

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Sisto agreed

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