Remove ticks immediately by using a tweezers, pulling carefully and steadily. Insect repellent may be helpful. The objective of treatment is careful removal of the tick from the skin and antibiotics to eliminate the infection. Chloramphenicol and tetracycline are frequently used. Treatment usually cures the infection.
Complications are rare.
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