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I removed a tick from behind my knee. the site where i removed the tick is light pink and there is a hard knot. do i need to see a doctor?
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TICK BITE R/O LYME: Yes you need to be examined and labs screened for Lyme disease. empiric therapy with 3 weeks of doxycycline is usually initiated and labs rechecked in 2-3 months.
Answered 7/18/2015
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