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Ticks

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Definition

Poisoning from the bite of a tick.

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Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans
Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans

Lyme Disease Organism, Borrelia Burgdorferi
Lyme Disease Organism, Borrelia Burgdorferi

Deer Ticks
Deer Ticks

Ticks
Ticks

Tick, Deer Engorged on the Skin
Tick, Deer Engorged on the Skin

Lyme Disease - Borrelia Burgdorferi Organism
Lyme Disease - Borrelia Burgdorferi Organism

Tick, Deer - Adult Female
Tick, Deer - Adult Female

Tick Imbedded in the Skin
Tick Imbedded in the Skin

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Symptoms & Signs

Ticks can be the source of several diseases including:

The symptoms below refer more to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases it may cause. Some of the symptoms are specific to one variety of tick or another but not necessarily common to all ticks.

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Definition
Symptoms & Signs
Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Home Treatment
Before Calling Emergency
Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Prognosis or Expectations
Pictures & Images

Review Date : 1/18/2002
Reviewed By : Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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