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Consequences of a Tick Bite

Consequences of a Tick Bite
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Consequences of a Tick Bite

Since ticks are common in forests, shrubs, or parks, it's important to thoroughly check your body after a nature walk or gardening. The consequences of a tick bite can be significant. If the bite comes from an infected tick, it can result in Lyme disease. Lyme disease (named after the town of Old Lyme in the United States, where the disease was first identified) can lead to paralysis symptoms and is caused by the Borrelia bacterium. By removing the tick within 24 hours of the bite, the risk of infection is very low. If the tick is not removed, contamination occurs between 24 and 78 hours. The bacteria then enter the lymphatic and bloodstream, spreading throughout the body.

Symptoms After a Tick Bite

Symptoms following a tick bite can include feeling flu-like, experiencing fever, headache, or eye discomfort. Paralysis symptoms may also appear. If no red ring has developed after six weeks but symptoms persist, it's advisable to visit your GP. An antibiotic course may help.

Not every tick is infected with the Borrelia bacterium, which means Lyme disease is not always the result of a tick bite. It's important to note the date of the bite and consult your GP immediately if any symptoms occur.

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