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What is engorgement?

Engorgement is the expansion of a feeding tick as it takes blood, especially the marked enlargement seen in female hard ticks.

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Short answer

Engorgement is the expansion of a feeding tick as it takes blood, especially the marked enlargement seen in female hard ticks.

At a glance

Engorgement is the expansion of a feeding tick as it takes blood, especially the marked enlargement seen in female hard ticks. The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

Key takeaways

• Engorgement is the expansion of a feeding tick as it takes blood, especially the marked enlargement seen in female hard ticks.

• The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Engorgement is the expansion of a feeding tick as it takes blood, especially the marked enlargement seen in female hard ticks.

Put it in context

The term has a precise biological meaning and should be interpreted in context. Closely related concepts may be defined differently in surveillance, laboratory and clinical documents.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.