Ticks are small blood feeding ectoparasites with a global distribution.They are important vectors of disease pathogens including rickettsiae, spirochaetes, and viruses.Prevention of tick attachment and rapid removal reduce the risk of contracting tickborne diseases, and there are many recommendations on how to achieve this.This article aims to review the evidence base for tick bite prevention and tick removal strategies.
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