Is there a risk of Lyme disease in Tunisia?

Question

I was bitten over there by what I thought was a mosquito however afterwards there was a rather large red hot area around the bite.

Since returning I felt fatigued and now have developed joint pain. Aches and pains everywhere. Is this just a coincidence?

Answer 1

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mariam born july 30th



20 years old moroccan from usa

i know tunisia is a small coutry,clean and cosy

very leberal,pating every day

they are fluent in french

cute guys

some are silly acting weird

smart women

famous bread called taboun,

cheap people

boys less smart then girls

PS: you shold see a Doc

Answer 2

of course ou should go see a doctor now

i am from tunisia,and i have seen many cases of people died because of it

go save you self  

Answer 3

There is a risk of Lyme disease all over the world. If you suspect Lyme disease, you should go to your doctors to get it checked out and treated.

The incubation period from infection to the onset of symptoms is usually 1–2 weeks, but can be much shorter (days), or much longer (months to years).

Symptoms of Lyme disease include:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_diseas...

-A circular, outwardly expanding rash (in the shape of a bullseye) which occurs at the site of the tick bite 3 to 32 days after being bitten. The rash is red, and may be warm, but is generally painless.

-flu-like symptoms such as headache, muscle soreness, fever, and malaise.

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Answer 4

It's better to see a doctor. Its always recommended to get jabs before going to third world countries.

I don't get it easily, but this shouldn't stop you from visiting places like these because they're much more fascinating than other countries.

ENJOY TUNISIA!

Answer 5

You should see a doctor. In a third world dump like Tunisia you're at risk from many diseases.

Answer 6

Lyme disease is not transmitted by mosquitoes, it is transmitted by ticks.  If you saw a tick drawing blood from you, and then subsequently had a reaction around the site then it could possibly be lyme disease.

Mosquitoes can carry malaria, but I don't think there is much of that around in Tunisia.

It is very common after an insect bite to have a reaction to chemicals in the insects saliva - making you itchy, red, hot or sore.  If however you start feeling unwell (i.e. fevers, chills, headaches, achey joints etc), then you should go and see your doctor just to be on the safe side - but it sounds like its just a normal insect bite to me.