Symptoms
Over the next few days to weeks, monitor for:
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Fatigue
A spreading rash
Signs of an allergic reaction after eating red meat, such as hives, stomach pain, or difficulty breathing (which may indicate the rare condition known as alpha-gal syndrome).
If any of these symptoms develop, contact a healthcare provider promptly.
What Diseases Can Lone Star Ticks Spread?
Unlike some other ticks, lone star ticks are not known to transmit Lyme disease. However, they can transmit or are associated with several other illnesses, including:
Ehrlichiosis
