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Mom found tick in house. don't usually have bugs in house. bullseye bruise on chest. didn't see tick bite me. should i get it checked out? definitely bruise colored ring, not red ring.

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

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YES!!!: Sounds like a classic lesion. If your healthcare provider agrees, s/he will want to start you on an antibiotic regimen immediately. Regimen will vary by geographic location.

Answered 8/17/2017

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A member asked:

Mom found tick in house. don't usually have bugs in house. bullseye bruise on chest. didn't see tick bite me. should i get it checked out? definitely bruise colored ring, not red ring.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erin Robertson answered

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