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Tick Bite Symptoms
A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the tick will still be attached to you.
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After removing the tick, keep an eye on the skin around the bite. If a rash or flu-like symptoms appear within several days or weeks, see a doctor.
Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which requires a tick to be embedded for over 36 hours to pose a risk.