Past few days and nights he has had a fever of 102.3 or higher. Theres no rash just fever, sweats at night and has a small appetite. Can this be related to his tick bite he had? Any help would be appreciated..Thanks..
2007-07-05 00:43:23 · 4 answers · asked by bostonblue82 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, it could be. Ticks carry many diseases and your son could have caught one. I would make an appointment with his pediatrician ASAP. Be sure to tell his doctor that he had a tick bite.
2007-07-05 00:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sons fever is unlikely to be related to a tick bit a few months ago. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever (RMSF) symptoms generally show within 10 days of being bitten by an infected tick. You can look at http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/rocky.html for more information about RMSF. However if he has had a fever for a few days you really should take him to see a doctor
2007-07-05 00:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nomad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be. Ticks are notorious for carrying disease. I myself caught spotted fever from one when I was small, and then there is Lyme disease.
Since this has continued for several days, a visit to the doctor is in order.
Good luck!
2007-07-05 01:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lyme disease?
2007-07-05 01:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋