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Tick paralysis: electrophysiologic measurements

Southern Medical Journal

|January 1, 1977

Summary

Tick paralysis in a child caused abnormal nerve conduction studies, including prolonged distal latency and decremental response. These electrophysiologic findings normalized with clinical recovery, suggesting a peripheral nerve origin.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Toxicology
Pediatrics

Background:

Tick paralysis is a rare but serious condition.
Ascending paralysis can be caused by various etiologies.
Electrophysiologic studies are crucial for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.