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What is tularemia after a tick bite?
Tularemia is a bacterial zoonosis that can cause an ulcer and swollen nodes after certain tick exposures in endemic regions.
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Direct answer
Tularemia is a bacterial zoonosis that can cause an ulcer and swollen nodes after certain tick exposures in endemic regions.
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Vectors and pathogens vary geographically, so exposure history and regional clinical assessment are essential.
Practical next step
This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.