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Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms

Overview

Many of the diseases ticks pass to humans can cause flu-like symptoms, including:

  • Fever.
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches (myalgia).
  • A general feeling of illness (malaise).
  • Nausea and vomiting.

Diseases ticks may pass to humans include:

In some parts of the world, tick bites may cause other tick-borne diseases, such as South African tick-bite fever, Opens dialog.

A doctor can evaluate the cause of your flu-like symptoms and recommend treatment.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

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