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Good evening. i'm in michigan. are there types of ticks here that completely embed under the skin? i have a small spot on my inner thigh that has a sm
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Exam: Ticks generally burrow part way into the skin, bite and than draw blood and finally drop off. Sometimes the tick is accidentally pulled apart and the head remains in the skin. There are many types of ticks in the Michigan region including American dog tick, Blacklegged tick, Lone star tick, Brown dog tick & Woodchuck tick. To be on the safe side I suggest you go to a medical clinic for an exam.
Answered 6/16/2018
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