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What is Tick-borne disease?
What are the symptoms of Tick-borne disease?
Watch for the symptoms of tick-borne disease in the weeks following a tick bite -- muscle or joint aches, stiff neck, headache, weakness, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and other flu-like symptoms. Watch for a red spot or rash starting at the location of the bite.
The symptoms below refer more to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases that a bite may cause. Some of the symptoms are specific to one variety of tick or another but not necessarily common to all ticks.
- Apnea (breathing stopped)
- Blisters
- Difficulty breathing
- Rash
- Severe pain at bite site (some varieties), lasting for several weeks
- Swelling at bite site (some varieties)
- Weakness
- Uncoordinated movement
What causes Tick-borne disease?
Who is at risk for Tick-borne disease?
How do I know I have Tick-borne disease?
When to seek urgent medical care
Prevention of Tick-borne disease
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Tick-borne disease
Directions to Hospitals Treating Tick-borne disease
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
Most tick bites are harmless. The outcome will depend on what type of infection the tick may have been carrying and how soon appropriate treatment was begun.