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On a farm 11 days ago. arms were covered. after, saw little red blister on forearm, hurt to touch. no tick seen. how to know if really was tick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You really don't: However, ticks usually attach to the skin so that they can feast on a blood meal. In other words, they don't usually bite and run.

Answered 5/27/2017

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A member asked:

On a farm 11 days ago. arms were covered. after, saw little red blister on forearm, hurt to touch. no tick seen. how to know if really was tick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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