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Hi my husband noticed a bite on his back yesterday. i cleaned it after removing a black very small object but it did not have legs. there is no red ring around it. but is is like a open wound today. what could it be as he is not feeling well?

Q: hi my husband noticed a bite on his back yesterday. i cleaned it after removing a black very small object but it did not have legs. there is no red ring around it. but is is like a open wound today. what could it be as he is not feeling well?

: It could be a tick. I don't know what type of ticks are prevalent where you live. Keep an eye on the wound and apply some topical antibiotic ointment. If his symptoms worsen, he should see his doctor

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

It could be a tick. I don't know what type of ticks are prevalent where you live. Keep an eye on the wound and apply some topical antibiotic ointment. If his symptoms worsen, he should see his doctor

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2021

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A member asked:

Hi my husband noticed a bite on his back yesterday. i cleaned it after removing a black very small object but it did not have legs. there is no red ring around it. but is is like a open wound today. what could it be as he is not feeling well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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