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I had a tick bite on my areola (fell down my blouse) bout 3 weeks ago. my husband removed it, but i have a small bump and it itches. is there a cause for concern?

Q: i had a tick bite on my areola (fell down my blouse) bout 3 weeks ago. my husband removed it, but i have a small bump and it itches. is there a cause for concern?

: It would be prudent to see your doctor to ascertain if you need prophylactic antibiotic treatment to ward off infection with Lyme disease. Wish you good health!

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It would be prudent to see your doctor to ascertain if you need prophylactic antibiotic treatment to ward off infection with Lyme disease. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/30/2021

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A member asked:

I had a tick bite on my areola (fell down my blouse) bout 3 weeks ago. my husband removed it, but i have a small bump and it itches. is there a cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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