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Georgelementaltoday at 2:56 AM2 repliesview on HN

It depends on the disease. Lyme takes many hours, as it must migrate across the tick's gut, but there are others that can transmit in minutes.


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lukantoday at 7:08 AM

Yes, but if you push the tick - it will vomit its gut into you.

DANmodetoday at 7:09 AM

“Lyme coinfections”, for anyone seeking a list.