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One of Georgia’s less known hazards is its increasingly dangerous tick population
When they attach themselves to a host (e.g., a human or animal), they use their mouthparts to pierce the skin and feast on blood. While feeding, they will infect their host with whatever pathogens they carry
bull's-eye rash, fatigue, fever, headache, and muscle and joint aches
Commonly found in wooded areas and fields along the edges of paths and trails
They love to live in tall grasses and shrubs, so be extra careful when hiking
Your doctor can go for a blood test to confirm whether or not you have Lyme disease or another tick-borne illness
Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible and pull it out slowly and steadily
Methods For Tick Removal Avoid twisting or jerking the tick, which can cause the mouthpart to remain embedded in your skin. Once the tick is removed, clean the bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol