[Tick-bite meningoradiculitis (author's transl)].
Meningoradiculitis due to tick-bite is rare and poorly documented. Its etiology remains hypothetical, but is thought to be caused by a viral infection carried by the tick. It is characterized by a striking clinical picture, especially symptoms of a subjective nature. The involved area extends asymmetrically from the site of the bite with variable latency. The CSF is characteristic, showing definite lymphocytosis and a moderate protein reaction. The prognosis is excellent although recovery may take several months. In the event of facial paralysis, there is a risk of postparalytic spasms. Treatment is symptomatic; no drug has proved effective.
D000368:Aged; D001096:Arachnid Vectors; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology*; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology*; D013987:Ticks; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications
Méningoradiculite par piqûre de tique.