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Tick-borne illnesses are bacterial, viral, or protozoal infections that are transmitted by tick bites.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Bacterial infections • Protozoan infections

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Lyme disease
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Babesiosis
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Ehrlichiosis
Condition
Rocky mountain spotted fever
Condition
Tularemia
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