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How long does it take to aquire symtoms from Lyme disease, to start showing up after a tick encounter? I had a tick on my butox, when I removed the tick, i think the head was left in, and how is the head removed? This happened 3 days ago. Thanks, Jim

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Hello Jim,

Greetings.

If the head is remained, you need to see your physician as soon as possible for the removal. Read here;

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-tick-bites/FA00062

The incubation period (period between bite and symptoms) for the lyme disease is 7-14 days.

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

Dr. Arun

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Expert: Dr. Arun Phophalia
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