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Ticks found in bed
I have found multiple ticks in my bed. I don't have any pets and not sure how they got there. Picture attached. What should I do. Do i need to take some medicine?
I don't know if i have been bitten
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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The ideal situation will be to contact Pest Control people.
Every big city has franchisees of Pest Control Department who deal with this problem. They will come to your house, assess the problem and come with the pesticides.
They take money for these services.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ankita Singh
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Clean the surfaces of your house, regularly and in case of any symptoms.kindly consult doctor.
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Clean your bed sheet, mattress.
It looks like a bed bug rather ticks.
Bed bug can be there in bed.
Use bed bug killer spray
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