Tick Paralysis in Human; a Case Report
| Author | Mohammad Abdigoudarzi | en |
| Author | Hamid Belgheiszadeh | en |
| Author | Nabiolah Shariati | en |
| Issued Date | 2006-07-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Tick paralysis is a disease of human and animals characterized by an acute ascending flaccid motor paralysis. The condition may terminate fatally unless the tick(s) are removed before respiratory paralysis occurs. Patient: A 48 years old female was referred to a clinic in Tehran with edema at the head and neck regions. She had fever and disequilibrium. She reported a travel to mountainous parts of Tehran in early spring. During physical examination a small tick was found attached firmly to the head. It has been detached and sent to Razi Research Institute and a female Dermacentor marginatus (Acari: Ixodidae) was verified. Following the tick removal the patient's condition was improved. Conclusion: With respect to a rich fauna of Ixodid ticks in Iran, it is important to keep in mind the tick associated complications in this area. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Tick Paralysis in Human; a Case Report | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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