Ticks in australia.
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites of vertebrates that may embed in human skin and are therefore of clinical relevance to dermatologists and their medical colleagues. Depending on the species involved, consequences of tick attachment vary from minor local reactions to significant systemic sequelae. It is possible to minimize morbidity by removing the tick in its entirety as soon as it is detected. Some techniques to achieve this are described. This review will aid clinicians in the recognition and practical management of tick bites in Australia.
Storer
Emma
E
Department of Dermatology, The Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. e_storer@hotmail.com
Sheridan
Adam T
AT
Warren
Lachlan
L
Wayte
Jeffrey
J
D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011778:Q Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013983:Tick Control; D017282:Tick-Borne Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013987:Ticks