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Medical therapy
At this time there is no specific treatment for CTF. The first thing to do is make sure the tick is fully removed from the skin, then Acetaminophen and analgesics can be used to help relieve the fever and pain. Aspirin is not recommended for children it has been linked to Reye’s syndrome in some viral illnesses. Salicylates should not be used because of thrombocytopenia, and the rare occurrence of bleeding disorders. Someone who suspects that they have been bitten by a tick or is starting to show signs of CTF should contact their physician immediately.[1]