Guide To Treating And Preventing Ehrlichiosis

Remove Ticks Promptly

Removing ticks promptly stops them from continuing to pump their toxins and disease into the individual they have attached themselves to. It is important to remove ticks with a steady pulling motion. so no part of the tick remains in or on the skin. Any part of the tick remaining can cause further problems and increases the risk of being infected with conditions like ehrlichiosis. When individuals come home after an outing where they may have been exposed to ticks, it is important to take a shower because some crawling ticks may not be visible immediately. Doing a body search and taking a shower might allow individuals to find a tick and get rid of it before it bites.

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