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I got bite by a tick a year ago and i am worried i could have lymes disease, it did nt have a bull eye rash but the area was red for a while but hard to tell harry area also resent got a bloody pimple in same spot, ask for test or call doctor?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Get blood test: Although you prob are ok, if it will help to curb any anxiety about being positive, suggest getting a Lyme Test antibody test.

Answered 1/16/2021

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A member asked:

I got bite by a tick a year ago and i am worried i could have lymes disease, it did nt have a bull eye rash but the area was red for a while but hard to tell harry area also resent got a bloody pimple in same spot, ask for test or call doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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