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Tick Borne Illness

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Tick Borne Illness Home Care

Home care for a tick borne illness includes:

Take prescription medicines as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen

Topical medication for itching:

1% hydrocortisone cream
Calamine lotion

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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