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Today I removed a tick with tweezers and got all of it. Are you able to identify the tick? I am concerned about the Lyme disease prevalence in humans...
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Can you identify this tick? #890014
Asked November 18, 2024, 4:31 PM EST
Today I removed a tick with tweezers and got all of it. Are you able to identify the tick? I am concerned about the Lyme disease prevalence in humans?
Lane County Oregon
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Hi Julie,
I am sorry about this stressful situation. Lyme disease is scary to consider!
We do not have any qualified experts who can offer medical advice on Ask Extension. Visiting a physician is our top recommendation. We also suggest contacting Lane Health and Human Services, Communicable Disease:
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Thank you for reaching out.
