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Review
. 2003 May;44(2):83-9.
doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2003.00651.x.

Ticks in australia

Emma Storer  1 , Adam T Sheridan, Lachlan Warren, Jeffrey Wayte
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Ticks in australia

Emma Storer et al. Australas J Dermatol. 2003 May.

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  • Australas J Dermatol. 2003 Aug;44(3):226

Abstract

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.

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  • Improving the removal of intact ticks.
    Lanschuetzer CM, Wieser M, Laimer M, Emberger M, Hintner H. Lanschuetzer CM, et al. Australas J Dermatol. 2003 Nov;44(4):301. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2004.00022.x. Australas J Dermatol. 2003. PMID: 14616503 No abstract available.

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