After a tick bite, which symptom should send you to a doctor?

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  1. A tiny red mark that fades within an hour
  2. A spreading rash or a fever days later
  3. A mild itch right after the bite

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References

  1. CDC: What to Do After a Tick Bite www.cdc.gov/ticks/after-a-tick-bite Checked 2026-10-21.

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