This article describes the effects of a tick bite.
Poisonous Ingredient:
tick venom
Where Found:
ticks
related species
Review Date: 2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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