We've been in tick country and diligently check the dogs several times a day. Last night I bathed both dogs and did the tick check. None. Today was a driving day and at one point DH had Butterscot...
Local inflammation is real common. Were you in or around Goshen?? We do have some issues with Lyme in northern IN, but I wouldn't obsess over it with the type of tick you removed. Keep an eye on it and if inflammation continues more than a couple of days, I'd recommend getting it checked.