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Suggest Treatment For A Tick Bite

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Posted on Tue, 17 Apr 2018
Question: I just removed a tick from the back of my tricep. It was in the middle of a 3/8 dia. Dark red spot. I don't see any bullseye. We removed the 1/8" long tick with tweezers ( could have been on me a week) A spec was embedded. I don't have any I'll effects. We bathed it with alcohol & soap & water. What else do I need to do?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Keep an eye on the tick area.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

You did all you should. And it seems to be done correctly. Now the only thing you should be aware is a redness in the area where the tick was located or flue like symptoms. If any of those appears, antibiotic should be given. Otherwise you should be fine.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For A Tick Bite

Brief Answer: Keep an eye on the tick area. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. You did all you should. And it seems to be done correctly. Now the only thing you should be aware is a redness in the area where the tick was located or flue like symptoms. If any of those appears, antibiotic should be given. Otherwise you should be fine. Hope this helps. Regards.