Comprehensive analysis of the global impact and distribution of tick paralysis, a deadly neurological yet fully reversible condition

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第一作者： Deng, Yuan-Ping

作者： Deng, Yuan-Ping;Fu, Yi-Tian;Cao, Mei-Ling;Zhang, Xue-Ling;Xie, Shi-Chen;Liu, Guo-Hua;Fu, Yi-Tian;Elsheikha, Hany M.;Zhu, Xing-Quan;Wang, Jin-Lei;Yao, Chaoqun;Yao, Chaoqun

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关键词： tick paralysis; ticks; human cases; toxin; neurotoxin; clinical manifestations

期刊名称：CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS （ 影响因子：19.3； 五年影响因子：33.3 ）

ISSN： 0893-8512

年卷期： 2024 年 37 卷 4 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Tick paralysis is a potentially fatal condition caused by neurotoxins secreted by the salivary glands of certain ticks. Documented cases have been reported worldwide, predominantly in the United States, Canada, and Australia, with additional reports from Europe and Africa. This condition also affects animals, leading to significant economic losses and adverse impacts on animal health and welfare. To date, 75 tick species, mostly hard ticks, have been identified as capable of causing this life-threatening condition. Due to symptom overlap with other conditions, accurate diagnosis of tick paralysis is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis, which could result in adverse patient outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current literature on tick paralysis, including the implicated tick species, global distribution, tick toxins, molecular pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention. Enhancing awareness among medical and veterinary professionals is critical for improving the management of tick paralysis and its health impacts on both humans and animals.

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