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I just removed an a deer tick that was firmly attached to my rib area. It might have been there for more than 24 hours. All I know is that it was not where i found it yesterday morning. There is a brown/red circular area on my skin and I am very concerned about lime disease (our back yard is full of deer from the county park. Is there any medication i should take to prevent it now? Kat
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lyme disease symptoms are Rash, Erythema migrans Fever. Chills. Headache. Fatigue. Muscle and joint aches. Swollen lymph nodes.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Lyme Disease?
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lyme disease symptoms are Rash, Erythema migrans Fever. Chills. Headache. Fatigue. Muscle and joint aches. Swollen lymph nodes. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.