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# | ==Background== | ||
# | #Caused by neurotoxin produced by certain ticks in the US and Australia | ||
#most cases have been reported in children | |||
# paralysis | |||
# | ==Clinical Features== | ||
#Symmetric ascending flaccid paralysis w/ loss of DTRs | |||
##Presentation can be identical to Guillain-Barre including progression to resp paralysis | |||
# | ==Diagnosis== | ||
# | #Sensory abnormalities and elevation of CSF protein level do not occur | ||
#Progression and resolution of sx (w/ tick removal) is faster than in Guillain-Barre | |||
==Treatment== | |||
#Remove the tick as quickly as possible with tweezers | |||
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Revision as of 20:19, 9 September 2011
Background
- Caused by neurotoxin produced by certain ticks in the US and Australia
- most cases have been reported in children
Clinical Features
- Symmetric ascending flaccid paralysis w/ loss of DTRs
- Presentation can be identical to Guillain-Barre including progression to resp paralysis
Diagnosis
- Sensory abnormalities and elevation of CSF protein level do not occur
- Progression and resolution of sx (w/ tick removal) is faster than in Guillain-Barre
Treatment
- Remove the tick as quickly as possible with tweezers