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After you get the tick out, clean the bite thoroughly. You can do this with whatever you use to clean cuts. It might be a good idea to put some antibiotic ointment and a bandage on it. Look for a "bulls eye rash" the sign of Lyme disease or a flu-like illness that occurs soon after the bite, a sign of Lyme disease.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoClean the bite with a mild antiseptic. If it is itching, you can use hydrocortisone cream. Many people get good results from an over-the-counter product called Campho-Phenique. An antiseptic, it can help control itching. It's a bad year for ticks this year.
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∙ 11y agoYou can clean a tick bite with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. It won't hurt to spread some Neosporin on the area as well. Clean with soap and water daily.
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Can a tick bite give you HIV?
A tick bite can not give you HIV.
Can you get tick bite fever more than once?
tick bite fever relapes
How do you tell if it is a tick bite or bug bite?
A tick bite is a bug bite. Tick bites hurt a lot. Other bites tend to itch. I found my tick & bite because it itched a lot. It is a tick bite if there is a tick on it although baby ticks can be as small as a piece of pepper. ICK!
Will a tick bite your ear?
yes
What spreads Babesiosis?
Tick bite
What is a Tick-borne disease?
A disease that is spread to animals by the bite of an infected tick
Is it okay for a tick bite to scab on a dog?
no
What actors and actresses appeared in Tick Bite - 2010?
The cast of Tick Bite - 2010 includes: Karli Czaplinjski as Verline Beth May as Tammy
Does South African tick bite fever reoccur without a tick biting you again?
Yes
What is the proper way to treat a tick bite?
First, put ice on the place where he was bitten. Afterwards it can be treated with medication. Usually antibiotics. It also wouldn't hurt to apply a bandage to the bite area.
Can a tick bite on the leg give stiffness to the neck area?
Yes, stiff neck can be a symptom of Lyme Disease, which you can get from a tick bite. You need to see a physician as soon as possible.
How long can a person survive with an untreated tick bite?
If the tick is not carrying a disease, there is nothing that would put someone's life in danger. If the tick is carrying lime disease or Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever, etc. ; it would need to be treated in a couple of days, the sooner the better.
