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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:

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: 5/22/2007
  • Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.