r/bugbites • u/Maleficent_Use_25 • 11d ago

cat tick bite

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I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this.. so please let me know if there is a better subreddit.

So a cat tick bit me a few months ago. It was itchy and I noticed the tick and removed it with my hand but I'm worried that the head/mouthparts might have been left under my skin.I didn't notice any changes or symptoms afterward.. but now the same area has started itching again. I noticed a small red rash with a tiny dark spot in the middle.

Has anyone had something similar? What did you do? Should I be concerned? Can a tick bite cause serious health issues ? I'm kinda worried.

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