A 36-year-old male asked:
hi, i believe my wife has tic bite fewer, how can we treat it quick. thanks jannes?
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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
See a doctor: Doxycycline is the preferred medication. Some people are not able to take doxcycline, in which case chloramphenicol, or sometimes ciprofloxacin, may be used instead.
Answered on Jan 9, 2018
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Dr. Kanaya Maharaj answered
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See a dr: Tick bite fever (rickettsia / Rocky Mountain spotted fever) causes body aches and pains, fever, myalgia, a rash, loss of energy. There is generally a history of finding a tick. Treatment is an antibiotic twice daily for 10 days, scripted by your dr
Answered on Jan 10, 2018
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Dr. Jay Park answered
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