A Case With Suspected Tick Paralysis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 277-280, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-113728
ABSTRACT
Tick paralysis is caused by a neurotoxin secreted by female tick. Characteristic initial manifestation is bilateral flaccid ascending paralysis similar to Guillain-Barr? syndrome. The predominant electrophysiological abnormality is a reduction in complex muscle action potentials. Here, we present a 62-year-old man who initially experienced a sudden biting pain on his scalp. Subsequently he developed bilateral lower extremity paralysis that ascended symmetrically involving the upper extremities. Within 2 weeks, the patient showed a full recovery without treatment.
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Main subject:
Paralysis
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Scalp
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Tick Paralysis
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Ticks
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Bites and Stings
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Action Potentials
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Lower Extremity
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Upper Extremity
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Muscles
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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