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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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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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