Tick Paralysis in Human; a Case Report

authors:

avatar Mohammad Abdigoudarzi 1 , * , avatar Hamid Belgheiszadeh 2 , avatar Nabiolah Shariati 2

Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Parasitology Department, Karadj, Iran
Department of Parasitology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Unit

how to cite: Abdigoudarzi M, Belgheiszadeh H, Shariati N. Tick Paralysis in Human; a Case Report. Arch Clin Infect Dis. 2006;1(3): 159-160. 

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.

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