Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.
The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.
Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...
Early symptoms (occurring a few days to weeks post tick bite): - Erythema migrans: Red spots or swellings on the skin, often ...
NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn more about how dangerous tick bites are and what to do if bitten.
The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.
Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught ...