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Tick paralysis - Treatment

Treatment:

Removing the tick removes the source of the neurotoxin. Recovery is rapid following the removal of the tick.

Expectations (prognosis):

Full recovery is expected following the removal of the tick.

Complications:

Respiratory failure

Calling your health care provider:

If your child suddenly becomes unsteady or weak, have the child examined promptly. Breathing difficulties require emergency care.

Reviewed last on: 5/12/2009
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Bolgiano EB, Sexton J. Tick-borne illnesses. In: Marx J, ed. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2006:chap 132.

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