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I spent the weekend at the lake in grove, oklahoma. it was after i got home before i noticed 3 small ticks on stomach area, 1 behind ear & 3 on back. after pulling them out the sites have small red bumps that itch. should i be worried about disease?

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Please see your doctor. Depending on the prevalence of Lyme disease in your area, prophylactic antibiotics may be warranted. Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickbornediseases/tick-bite-prophylaxis.html

Answered 9/9/2021

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