| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from the bite of a tick. |
| Alternative Names | |
| Poisonous Ingredient | tick venom |
| Where Found | ticks related species |
| Symptoms | Ticks can be the source of several diseases including:Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverLyme Disease Tick ParalysisColorado Tick FeverTularemia The symptoms below refer more to the problems resulting from the bite itself, not the diseases it may cause. Some of the symptoms are specific to one variety of tick or another but not necessarily common to all ticks. body as a whole weaknessincoordination paralysis severe pain at bite site (some varieties), lasting for several weeks swelling at bite site (some varieties) respiratorydifficulty breathingapnea (breathing stopped) |
| Home Treatment | Remove the tick (see tick bite ). Be careful not to leave the head embedded in the skin. |
| Before Calling Emergency | Determine the following information: the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the insect the time the bite occurred the part of the body affected |
| Poison Control, or a local emergency number | They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, bring the insect to the emergency room for identification. |
| What to expect at the emergency room | Treat the symptoms. |
| Expectations (prognosis) | The prognosis (probable outcome) will depend on what type of infection the tick may have been carrying and how soon appropriate treatment was instigated. |
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