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Suggest Treatment For Tick Bite Behind Leg

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

Question: I was bitten bay a tick. I didn't realize it was on the back of my leg and I knotted it off. The spot was read but I killed the tick. I have been treating it with peroxide and Neosporin cream. It has been two days and the sight is still red almost purplist. Do I need to see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If no fever or headache there is no need for doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If there is no fever, headache or swollen lymph nodes then there is no need to visit doctor,just keep this wound clean and look for these signs. In case of spreading redness,fever, headache you should see doctor and start antibiotic course. Wish you good health. Regards

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