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SFRs vary in presentation, from mild to fatal, depending on the species of tick, however, early symptoms are non-specific.

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They attach their bodies onto a human or animal host. They prefer hairy areas such as the scalp, behind the ear, in the armpit, and the groin. They can also attach between fingers and toes. Tick bites ...