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Tick infestation on the lower eyelid: a case report
Vasilis Liolios1, Craig Goldsmith
1Hull Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ, UK.
Cases Journal
|January 12, 2010
Abstract
Background:
The tick infestation of the lower lid is a quite rare condition.
Case Presentation:
We report a case of a 40 years old caucasian female who presented with the above condition after camping in the Norfolk area, UK.
Conclusion:
Tick bite can be responsible for many diseases the most common being Lyme disease which can affect the eyes in several ways. It is still debatable whether or not prophylactic treatment is needed after tick bite.
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