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I also removed, in tack, a tick that was lodged in my thigh for less than 12 hrs. I examined tick under microscope and was reasonably convinced it was not a deer tick. Called my MD at MGH discussed situation with him and Infectious Disease Group. Both independently felt assured that time on leg was too short for Lyme infection, even if I was incorrect in identifying tick. They did not want to examine tick (or me) and simply recommended call back immediately if any signs of infection and/or symptoms appear. Unfortunately it is true that there remains controversy over diagnosis and pre-symptom treatment.
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