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A member asked:

Got bit by tick over 3 weeks ago hasn't healed and been having joint pain and feeling sick. can it be related?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: You should be checked for tick borne illnesses such as Rocky Mountain Spotted fever.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 9/25/2015

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tick bites: Infection is more likely the longer the tick was attached. There are a group of infections carried by ticks like Lyme, Babesia and Ehrlichia. And Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Your doctor can do a blood test to check for these; not all are as common in Kentucky as other parts of the country.

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 9/25/2015

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