Science Source Stock Photo - Deer Tick Embedded in Leg

Deer Tick Embedded in Leg

Description: A tick (Ixodes ricinus) attached to the leg of a man. These ticks are approximately 2.5mm long and can transmit Lyme disease to humans. They are also known as deer ticks or castor bean ticks. The head of the tick can be seen embedded in the skin. Supplied by Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, courtesy of Wellcome Images.

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Wellcome Images/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS21160796

Type: Image

Size: 3508px × 2480px (~24 MB)

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