What does a deer tick bite look like?
Blacklegged ticks are small, with a dark shield and an orange-red body in adult females. They spread Lyme disease in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and upper Midwest.
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Check my biteWhat it looks like
- A small red bump at the bite, similar to a mosquito bite, is normal
- Nymphs are the size of a poppy seed and easy to miss
- The tick may still be attached
What to do
- Remove with fine tweezers close to the skin, pulling straight up
- Clean the area with soap or alcohol
- Do not use heat, nail polish, or petroleum jelly
- Watch the site for 30 days
See a doctor if you notice
- A rash that keeps growing
- Fever or flu-like illness within a month
Trouble breathing, face or throat swelling: call 911 now.
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