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well pretty sure i scratched a tick off myself last eve! can't be sure because it was on my shoulder blade. definitely felt like a foreign object. now looks like a bite. at least we don't seem (so far) to be in a high risk area for the ticks a) belonging to species which can transmit lyme, and b) which are actually infected themselves.
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Watch your core temperature. If you see any unusual increase or other symptoms, go to a hospital. Onset is 1-3 days. Some ticks are no joke.

Or just don't risk anything and go to hospital as soon as possible for some checks.
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definitely keeping an eye on the bite for sure! have a day off tomorrow so will be able to monitor. taking some extra antibacterial nutritional measures as well!
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Updates? :)
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nothing scary to report! not feeling generally more warm, spot is not feeling warm or tender, no ominous ring developing. hopefully all is well!
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Hopefully it was not a Lone Star tick. Them things are evil.
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was going to say 'i don't think we have those around here' but
http://globalnews.ca/news/3556940/lone- ... to-canada/
i'm gonna be pissed if i end up with a red meat allergy. 1 serving a week is in my regimen! think my little friend was most likely a dog tick tho. *fingers crossed*
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