followed by ascending flaccid paralysis. Recognition and timely removal of the tick usually leads to complete resolution of symptoms, whereas continued feeding can lead to respiratory arrest and ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MDLearning what a tick bite looks like is essential because you can’t rely on seeing the ...

A number of species of ticks can transmit tick paralysis. It is not an infection, but a by-product of venom in the tick’s saliva that is secreted while the tick is attached. Symptoms are unsteady ...

Called tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) it mainly causes mild flu-like symptoms in most cases, with many victims never even realising they have cit. However, it can also lead to severe ...

This leads to weakness, tingling sensations, and in severe cases, complete paralysis. The symptoms of GBS can mimic common neurological conditions, and there is no single test to confirm it.

The antibody tests available in the Netherlands are reliable, according to this doctoral research. However, it is important to test only in case of symptoms specific for Lyme disease and a real chance ...

After the tick was removed, the patient improved, indicating a diagnosis of tick paralysis (TP). The tick should be grasped with blunt, angled forceps as close as possible to the skin and to the ...