Tick Bites
Tick Bites Causes
Tick bites are caused by ticks that are ectoparasites that live by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds and rarely in reptiles and amphibians.
Tick Bites Definition
Usually caused by ticks where in it's the general name for small arachnids in the Ixodoidea superfamily together with other mites that comprises the Acarina.
Tick Bites Diagnosis
The best diagnosis is to visit a doctor immediately. The doctor will ask the size of the tick and how long it has been attached to the skin. The doctor will also examine the skin for any rashes if in cases that the doctor suspects that the symptoms the patient carries is related to a tick-borne illness a series of blood tests will be performed.
Tick Bites Symptoms and Signs
Usually tick bites do not display any symptoms though it may be developed by tick secretions. Such symptoms are fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue and weakness of the muscle and reactions in the skin may include bumps that filled with pus, skin lumps that are hardened and some cases nodules that may require surgery if it grows too big.
Tick Bites Treatment
If the patient received a tick bite a first-aid treatment will be helpful such as remove the tick immediately and carefully; seal the tick in a container because the doctors might want to see the type of tick that bit the patient that is if it is possible; wash your hands and the area bitten with soap and water and call the doctor if the tick is impossible to remove.