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I was bitten by a tick, it must have been on my body for 2 days since i was in a tick area area the past weekend. it also left a clear bite mark behind. should i consult a doctor ?
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Not yet: Not all tick bites cause Lyme disease, but if you start to see symptoms or a rash in the next three weeks by all means see a doctor. You can mention it to make your doctor aware, but no action other than vigilance is needed for now
Answered 3/16/2018
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