What is tick-borne lymphadenopathy?
Tick-borne lymphadenopathy describes a scalp tick bite or eschar with regional lymph-node swelling, often linked to spotted-fever group rickettsiae in parts of Europe.
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Tick-borne lymphadenopathy describes a scalp tick bite or eschar with regional lymph-node swelling, often linked to spotted-fever group rickettsiae in parts of Europe.
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Disease occurrence and vectors vary geographically. A tick record or symptom cannot confirm infection without the appropriate regional clinical assessment.
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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.