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Tick bite - a case study.

Mark McGrath1, Garry Buchan-Hepburn

  • 1University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland. mark.mcgrath@uq.edu.au

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Summary

An 84-year-old woman developed temporary facial nerve palsy after a tick removal from her ear. The condition, likely tick-induced, resolved spontaneously within a week.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Tick bites in the external auditory canal are uncommon but can occur.
  • Facial nerve palsy (FNP) can have various etiologies, including infectious and inflammatory causes.

Observation:

  • An 84-year-old female presented with an engorged tick in her right external auditory meatus.
  • Three days post-tick removal, she developed a right-sided FNP affecting the frontalis muscle.

Findings:

  • The FNP, suspected to be tick-related, showed spontaneous resolution over seven days.
  • This case highlights a potential, transient neurological complication following an ear tick bite.

Implications:

  • Prompt tick identification and removal are crucial in managing potential complications.

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