Do i need to go on antibiotics for a deer tick bit?!
Question: Do i need to go on antibiotics for a deer tick bit.?
i found a tick on my leg this morning. it was only attached for a couple of hours at the most. do i have to start a course of antibiotics.? the bite site is not very irritated and it does not hurt. Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Not necessarily, watch it for a day or two as long as the area doesn't turn red or swell.you should be fine.also watch for any type of rash in the area.if you get a rash ,swelling or reddness of the area then see your doctor about treatment.Health Question & Answer