Symptoms
The symptoms of tick-borne illnesses in children can vary depending on the type of illness and the stage of infection. Some common symptoms of tick-borne illnesses in children include fever, headache, muscle, and joint aches, fatigue, and a rash. In some cases, children may also develop a bulls-eye rash around the tick bite. If a child experiences any of these symptoms after being bitten by a tick, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Causes
Tick-borne illnesses are caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are transmitted through tick bites. The most common tick-borne illnesses in children include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and anaplasmosis. These illnesses are caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, Rickettsia rickettsii, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, respectively.