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Ticks are small, insect-like creatures that live in woods and fields. They attach to you as you brush past bushes, plants, and grass. Once on you, ticks often move to a warm, moist location, like the armpits, groin, and hair. They typically attach firmly to your skin and begin to draw blood for their meal. Ticks can be fairly large - about the size of a pencil eraser - or so small that they are almost impossible to see. Ticks can cause a variety of health conditions ranging from harmless to serious. See also: Tick bites
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Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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I was bitten by a small tick on Saturday. By Wednesday I had a sore throat, postnasal drip, cough, and phlegm in my throat. Is this something to be concerned about (i.e., Lyme disease), or should I just assume that I have a cold? The bite was on the back of my neck so I cannot see the site.
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In the past six weeks, I've pulled three deer ticks off myself. I never developed the telltale bulls-eye rash, but the areas did get inflamed like a scratched mosquito bite would. A few days ago, I developed a very stiff neck, which isn't improving. Could it be Lyme disease?
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