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Once you have removed the tick, wash the wound site and your hands with soap and water, and apply rubbing alcohol or antiseptic to the site. Observe the bite site over the next two weeks for any signs of an expanding red rash or flu-like symptoms.
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You'll usually find them around your dog's head and neck area - just part your dog's fur and run your fingers along their skin. Tick bites on dogs can also cause irritation and redness.
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["Grasp the tick as close as you can to your skin's surface.", 'Pull straight up and away from the skin, applying steady pressure. ... ', "Check the bite site to see if you left any of the tick's head or mouth parts in the bite. ... ", 'Clean the bite site with soap and water.']
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Wash the area with soap and water to remove residual venom and reduce the chance of infection. Apply an ice pack for at least 20 minutes to control pain and swelling. Apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to help with pain and itching, and cover with a bandage.
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Symptoms: Early Stage Within one to four weeks of being bitten by an infected tick, most people will experience some symptoms of Lyme disease. A circular, expanding rash (called erythema migrans) at the site of the bite develops in about 70%-80% of cases.
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Most people experience mild flu-like symptoms soon after being bitten, while a small number may have more serious symptoms, sometimes weeks after the bite. Early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease may include: Rash, sometimes shaped like a bull's eye (Erythema migrans (EM rash)) Fever.
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If you are bitten by a tick but don't get sick or get a rash, you don't need antibiotics. Early-stage Lyme disease responds very well to treatment. In most cases, taking an antibiotic for 2 to 4 weeks kills the bacteria and clears up the infection. Your doctor will tell you how long to take the antibiotic.
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In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours or more before the Lyme disease bacterium can be transmitted. Most humans are infected through the bites of immature ticks called nymphs.
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['Oral antibiotics. These are the standard treatment for early-stage Lyme disease. ... ', 'Intravenous antibiotics. If the disease involves the central nervous system, your doctor might recommend treatment with an intravenous antibiotic for 14 to 28 days.']
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Tick is estimated to have been attached for ≥36 hours (based upon how engorged the tick appears or the amount of time since outdoor exposure). The antibiotic can be given within 72 hours of tick removal.
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To contract Lyme disease, an infected deer tick must bite you. The bacteria enter your skin through the bite and eventually make their way into your bloodstream. In most cases, to transmit Lyme disease, a deer tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours.
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['Remove the tick promptly and carefully. Use fine-tipped forceps or tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. ... ', 'If possible, seal the tick in a container. Put the container in a freezer. ... ', 'Wash your hands and the bite site. Use warm water and soap, rubbing alcohol, or an iodine scrub.']
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If you catch the bite soon after the mosquito bites you, quickly wipe the bite with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol has a cooling effect when it dries, which may relieve itching. Avoid using too much alcohol as it can irritate the skin.
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If the tick is accidentally pulled apart and the head stays in the skin, there's a risk of being infected with other microscopic organisms. This kind of infection has nothing to do with Lyme disease, but can still be dangerous and unpleasant. See a doctor if part of the tick is left in the skin or if infection occurs.
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What do I do if I find a tick on my dog? Don't panic! Most of the time, tick bites do not cause your dog any harm.
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Only a minority of tick bites leads to Lyme disease. The longer the tick remains attached to your skin, the greater your risk of getting the disease. Lyme infection is unlikely if the tick is attached for less than 36 to 48 hours.
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['Call an ambulance immediately. You should treat any snake bite as an emergency, regardless of whether you think the snake was venomous or not. ... ', "Don't panic and don't move. ... ", 'Leave the snake alone. ... ', 'Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage and splint. ... ', "Don't wash, suck, cut or tourniquet the bite."]