Intra-aural tick infestation, the presentation and complications

• Main Authors: N, Srinovianti, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2003
• Subjects: RF Otorhinolaryngology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/23100/1/Tick-send_publishtoimj.2003.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23100/; http://www.eimjm.com/Vol2-No2/Vol2-No2-B12.htm
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Background : Tick in the ear is very painful and distressing. It grips firmly into the skin of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane. Ear examination and attempt to remove the tick from the ear is difficult especially in a frightened and irritable child. We aim to specify the safest...