How to remove a<unk> . No specific treatment for<unk>  is yet available. The first action is to make sure the<unk>  is fully removed from the skin, then acetaminophen and analgesics can be used to help relieve the fever and pain. Aspirin is not recommended for children, as it has been linked to Reye’s syndrome in some viral illnesses. Salicylates should not be used because of thrombocytopenia, and the rare occurrence of bleeding disorders. People who suspect they have been bitten by a<unk>  or are starting to show signs of<unk>  should contact their physicians immediately.<unk>  removal<unk> s should be removed promptly and carefully with tweezers and by applying gentle, steady traction. The<unk> 's body should not be crushed when it is removed and the tweezers should be placed as close to the skin as possible to avoid leaving<unk>  mouthparts in the skin. Mouthparts left in the skin can allow secondary infections.<unk> s should not be removed with bare hands. Hands should be protected by gloves or tissues and thoroughly washed with soap and water after the removal process. A match or flame should not be used to remove a<unk> . This method, once thought safe, can cause the<unk>  to regurgitate expelling any disease it may be carrying into the bite wound.
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