Be aware, the target might not be in the same place as the original bite, from what I've read. So, even if you know you've been bitten on the leg, for example, if you find a target-like rash elsewhere, you should go to your GP immediately and ask for appropriate treatment. These things freak me out. Ick.
Yup, that's very similar to the rash I have, which is now worse than yesterday... I saw two doctors, one a virologist for some reason. Their policy is to treat quickly as it is too risky to leave. Apparently the blood tests do take a while to come back and is common to get false positives as well as false negatives. Interestingly you can also get a positive...but from a previous infection. Lyme disease is around 20% under diagnosed in the UK.
I am pleased to report that it is now 3 months since I was bitten but have remained asymptomatic. However, having read about the prevalence of this debilitating condition in the National media, I am pleased to have been able to make members aware that humans are also at risk. As I walk Benson daily in wooded both in UK and France where deer are present, I am clearly at risk and make sure that all clothes are tucked in and visually check for ticks on a daily basis. What about Bravecto for humans? Be vigilant!
So glad you're asymptomatic. Having sen my friend go through chronic Lyme's, it's absolutely horrifying to me that people aren't more aware. I don't think it needs people to get scared about it, but I had absolutely zero idea bout Lyme's until she was admitted to hospital because she couldn't walk! Most bug sprays seem to be anti-tick as well as anti-mozzie, but I would be interested to know more about their efficacy. I think regular and thorough checking is the only real option. But, I agree, Bravecto for humans would be awesome. I've actually read of people taking it! It's obviously not approved by any medical body and I wouldn't want to take it myself, but you can understand why people in tick-prone areas would be tempted!
Really pleased that nothing has developed. Funny enough my OH and I were only discussing the fact that we protect our dogs from ticks but all we can do is have a good body check. It really is about time they brought out a Bravecto for humans. I reckon most of us would sign up for it
They would have to make it a bit smaller though! Lilly had her first tick this year last week. It was tiny, on her outer eye area. Did not even twitch when it was O'Tom-ed. This was almost 12 weeks to the day after her last Bravecto - still working well
