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Tularemia: This bacterial infection is transmitted by the American dog, lone star, Rocky Mountain wood, Pacific Coast tick as well as deerflies and contact with infected animals or contaminated water. Symptoms include: repeated bouts of severe fever, swollen lymph nodes that can develop into skin ulcers, conjunctivitis and pneumonia.
All of the above infections can be transmitted by ticks in the nymph stage, which means no tick will be seen. If the individual has been in areas where wildlife frequents, ticks in all stages of development are present. If the individual has dogs, the possibility of infection from incorrectly removing a dog tick exists.
Fleas from small mammals like mice, squirrels, chipmunks can also transmit tick borne diseases. Blood transfusions are also possible sources of transmission. So someone who has no history of outdoor activities can have one of the above infections.
Knowledge and awareness of the symptoms of these tick related diseases can effect a correct diagnosis and timely treatment.
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