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Tick Bites - Picture, Symptom, Treatment of Deer Tick Bites
Ticks is a species that can cause debilitating diseases in humans and animals. Ticks are not insects, but arachnids. They belong to the same family as mites, spiders, and scorpions. Although they thrive in warm regions, they stay away from direct sunlight. They are parasitic and live on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Thousands of species of ticks can be found across the world, and in the Unites States alone there are nearly 200 species.
What are Tick Bites
Tick bites are noticed after redness, pain, discomfort or swelling occure in the area of the bite. Blisters, rash and itching may also occur. Early removal of the tick body and head followed by through cleaning is beneficial. While most ticks do not carry diseases, some ticks can cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, tularemia. Watch for symptoms of these diseases in the weeks following a tick bite.
Symptoms and Signs of Tick Bite
- Symptoms include muscle or joint aches
- Stiff neck
- Headache
- Weakness
- Fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Other flu-like symptoms.
- Watch for a red spot or rash starting at the location of the bite.
First Aid for Tick Bites
- Remove the tick promptly and carefully. Use tweezers to grasp the tick near its head or mouth and pull gently to remove the whole tick without crushing it.
- If possible, seal the tick in a jar and keep it for a week or two. Your doctor may want to see the tick if you develop symptoms of illness after a tick bite.
- Use soap and water to wash your hands and the area around the tick bite after handling the tick.
- Call your doctor if you aren't able to completely remove the tick.
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