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A case of tick bite on the perianal region

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Key Clinical Message: Tickborne diseases have become the threats to the health of people worldwide, accounting for nearly 80% patients with vectorborne diseases in the United States. Early diagnosis and proper treatment play a significant role in the management. Close contacts should be screened for delayed symptoms associated with tickborne diseases. Abstract: This study describes a rare case of a 72-year-old Chinese man presented with a 5-day history of painful nodules on the perianal region, indicating tick bite. Tickborne diseases become the threats to the health of people worldwide. Untreated cases may result in several serious inflammatory complications. Manual removal of ticks with fine forceps is effective for preventing the transmission of tickborne infections. People (who have been bitten by a tick) and close contacts should be screened for delayed symptoms associated with tickborne diseases.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9291

Authors: Gang Huang, Lili Huang, Yuanfeng Xue, Xiaofang Duan, Bangtao Yao

Institutions: Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Southeast University, Lishui City People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730