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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Cloud]In May I was bitten by what was apparently a "huge tick" according to my Dr. I brought it with me and she identified it and said that unless it was attached for at least 36 hours, I would not have been infected with Lyme bacteria. She said sending the tick for testing was not necessary and she didn't recommend it because the test gives so many false readings. The area wasn't too itchy but I still have an ugly red bump (over 6 weeks later). Over a month after my bite, my toddler was bitten by a tick and I took her to the paediatrician, who said we don't need to come in for every tick bite as long as we: 1) ensure the entire tick was removed including the head 2) clean the area with rubbing alcohol 3) watch the area for signs of the bull's eye 4) pay attention to complaints of headache and joint pain[/quote] This is good advice. Most ticks don't have Lyme. If you have a red bump, you probably left the teeth in there. [/quote]
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