Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
Removing the tick removes the source of the neurotoxin. Recovery is rapid following the removal of the tick.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Full recovery is expected following the removal of the tick.
Complications
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Respiratory failure
Calling your health care provider
If your child suddenly becomes unsteady or weak, have the child examined promptly. Breathing difficulties require emergency care.
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Tick paralysis Prevention
Review Date: 05/01/2011
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
