Tick infestation of the upper eyelid

Bowes, Oliver; Legg, Gerald; Haines, Robin; Vardy, S J

doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2014.12.015

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“…Elderly patients in rural areas are particularly vulnerable because of higher chances of exposure. The salivary secretions of ticks contain anesthetic agents, anti-hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory substances, which can delay the diagnosis [2,3]. As in the present case, the tick infestation of the eyelid can go undetected for several days due to decreased pain that is unproportioned to the deep tissue invasion [2].…”

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“…As in the present case, the tick infestation of the eyelid can go undetected for several days due to decreased pain that is unproportioned to the deep tissue invasion [2]. A forceful removal with forceps may increase the risk of release of toxins from the stressed tick or retained tick mouthparts [1,3]. Remnant body parts of the tick can lead to granuloma or abscess formation [2].…”

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“…Remnant body parts of the tick can lead to granuloma or abscess formation [2]. Therefore, en bloc resection with punch biopsy has been recommended because of the possibility of incomplete removal [1][2][3]. However, this method is invasive and cosmetically less satisfactory.…”

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Tick Infestation of the Upper Eyelid

Lee

Han

2020

Korean J Ophthalmol

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Tick Infestation of the Upper Eyelid

Lee

Han

2020

Korean J Ophthalmol

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“…Ticks infest humans in the absence of their natural host and/or when in close proximity to the natural hosts. Other cases of human eye infestation by Ixodes ricinus in the U.K. (McLeod, 1986;Bowes et al, 2015) and by larvae of Amblyomma americanum in the U.S.A. (Bode et al, 2006;Holak et al, 2006) have been reported .In Turkey, Keklikci and co-workers reported Ixodes ricinus on the upper eyelid margin of a three-year-old girl and advised removing such ticks as soon as possible via mechanical procedures to prevent disease transmission (Keklikci et al, 2009). Sakalar et al reported a four-year-old girl with cellulitis due to infestation by nymphal forms of Ixodes sp.…”

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Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Arachnida: Ixodidae) larvae infestation of human eyelids. A rare case

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An 82-year-old female patient with painful, watery, and itchy eyes was admitted for examination at the Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. During the examination, a number of tick larvae were found attached to the patient’s upper and lower eyelid margins. The ticks were manually removed and the patient was treated with topical ciprofloxacin eye ointment. Microscopic studies revealed that all specimens belonged to a single species Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Canestrini (Acari: Ixodidae) which parasitizes livestock. Although other cases of ocular infestations have been reported, this is the first in North India involving R. (B.) microplus. It is speculated that the patient’s occupation, surrounding conditions and living propensities made her susceptible to contamination by ticks.

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“…Clinicians should grasp the hypostome as close to the skin as possible during removal, with steady traction applied directly away from the skin. Forceful removal may result in the release of toxins from the tick or retained parts [9,20,201]. Components of the tick left behind are known to lead to abscess or granuloma formation; hence a recommendation by Park et al for complete removal with punch biopsy [20], with the drawback being invasiveness and less satisfactory cosmesis.…”

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Revenge of the Tick: Tick-Borne Diseases and the Eye in the Age of Climate Change and Globalisation

Lau

Chan

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Zoonotic Diseases

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Climate change has contributed to changes in disease transmission. In particular, zoonoses such as tick-borne diseases are occurring in areas previously unsuitable for tick survival, with spread to non-endemic areas rising. Ophthalmic manifestations of tick-borne diseases are rare. Often overlooked, diagnosis requires awareness and a high level of suspicion, which may delay treatment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of ocular disease associated with ticks so that management protocols for patients can be designed and implemented. A narrative literature review was conducted. The current literature includes case series, case reports, and literature reviews. Ocular manifestations of tick-borne diseases include adnexal manifestations, conjunctivitis, keratitis, cranial nerve palsies, optic nerve disease, uveitis, exudative retinal detachment, and panophthalmitis, which may occur in isolation or as part of a systemic process. As there is no one constellation of ocular symptoms and signs diagnostic of tick-borne eye diseases, a systematic approach is recommended with particular attention to significant travel and exposure history. In this review, we identify significant risk factors and propose management strategies for afflicted patients to improve treatment outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Ophthalmologists and generalists will benefit from increased awareness of ocular manifestations of tick-borne diseases in the age of modern travel and climate change.

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Tick infestation of the upper eyelid

Cited by 5 publications

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Tick Infestation of the Upper Eyelid

Tick Infestation of the Upper Eyelid

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Arachnida: Ixodidae) larvae infestation of human eyelids. A rare case

Revenge of the Tick: Tick-Borne Diseases and the Eye in the Age of Climate Change and Globalisation

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