A Retrospective Cohort Study of Tick Paralysis in British Columbia
Title | A Retrospective Cohort Study of Tick Paralysis in British Columbia |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Journal | Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 12 |
Start Page | 821 |
Date Published | 12/2017 |
Authors | Morshed M, Li L, Lee MK, Fernando K, Lo T, Wong Q |
Abstract | Tick paralysis is a rare condition in BC. The region of highest risk is the Interior, particularly during the spring and summer months. Increasing awareness of tick paralysis among healthcare workers and the general public is paramount to preventing morbidity and mortality from this rare disease. |
URL | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/vbz.2017.2168?rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&journalCode=vbz |