TICK bite fever is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
Description:
- Tick bite fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
- Symptoms of tick bite fever may include fever, headache, malaise and a skin rash.
- Being bitten by ticks usually occurs during outdoor activities in rural or wilderness areas.
- The symptoms of tick bite fever can vary considerably in severity.
- Tick bite fever can be treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline but if you feel you may be at risk of tick bite fever, see a doctor for treatment.
How do you get tick bite fever?
Being bitten by ticks usually occurs in rural or wilderness areas, for example when you are out camping or hiking in long grass.
Symptoms and signs of tick bite fever
Typical features may include the presence of a black mark where the bite occurred, and fever, severe headache and a rash. The black mark at the site of the tick bite is called an eschar, and looks like a small ulcer with a black centre. It may look something like a spider bite.
How is tick bite fever diagnosed?
Your doctor will examine you and question you about your symptoms and whether you could have had recent exposure to ticks.
Amanzimtoti SPCA encourages everyone to protect their family by getting your fur babies on Bravecto, a 12-week protection from ticks and fleas.
