I know there are cases of Lyme disease in Monteregie. What should I look out for and/or when should I consult?

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Hello, I went for a walk this morning at Mont St-Bruno (I also live in St-Bruno-de-Montarville). Tonight, when I took off my shirt, I noticed a rash whose center is a little swollen with a black spot in the center that I am unable to remove. It's about the size of a dollar coin. I have no pain or itching. I didn't see a tick as such, only like a stinger or splinter in the center.

Mac-Pherson Anacréon · Accepted Answer

Hello, You can refer to the instructions in the following link to prevent tick bites: https://www.quebec.ca/sante/conseils-et-prevention/sante-et-environnement/se-proteger-des-piqures-de-moustiques-et-de-tiques Wear long clothes and cover yourself as best as possible. Use a DEET or icaridin-based insect repellent. To do this, follow the instructions for using the insect repellent . Choose to walk on trails. Maintain the vegetation around your home, especially near children's play areas. If you do get bitten by a tick, go to your pharmacy with the tick in a vial or bottle so that it can be identified as a tick. The pharmacist can prescribe an antibiotic to prevent Lyme disease UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. If you have the following symptoms, consult a doctor quickly Fatigue; Fever; Headache; Muscle and joint pain; Stiffness in the neck. I also suggest that you buy a tool to remove the tick properly if you get bitten. It is also available in pharmacies. Hope to see you soon!