While the article is focused on transfer of various pathogens from ticks to humans, there is also a risk of developing and allergy to mammalian meat: http://ww

While the article is focused on transfer of various pathogens from ticks to humans, there is also a risk of developing and allergy to mammalian meat: http://www.mydr.com.au/allergy/mammalian-meat-allergy http://www.mydr.com.au/allergy/mammalian-meat-allergy There is evidence of similar allergies occurring in the US and Europe due to tick bite. So it is very important that you remove a tick carefully to minimise the potential for the tick to vomit. Permethrin creams (used to treat scabies) can be used for small/juvenile ticks.