A Case With Suspected Tick Paralysis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 277-280, 2008.
Article
en Ko
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ABSTRACT
Tick paralysis is caused by a neurotoxin secreted by female tick. Characteristic initial manifestation is bilateral flaccid ascending paralysis similar to Guillain-Barr? syndrome. The predominant electrophysiological abnormality is a reduction in complex muscle action potentials. Here, we present a 62-year-old man who initially experienced a sudden biting pain on his scalp. Subsequently he developed bilateral lower extremity paralysis that ascended symmetrically involving the upper extremities. Within 2 weeks, the patient showed a full recovery without treatment.
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Asunto principal:
Parálisis
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Cuero Cabelludo
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Parálisis por Garrapatas
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Garrapatas
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Mordeduras y Picaduras
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Potenciales de Acción
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Extremidad Inferior
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Extremidad Superior
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Músculos
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Año:
2008
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Article