Ticks are blood-feeding ectoparasites and major vectors of pathogens that cause infectious
diseases in humans and animals worldwide including mammals, birds and reptiles. Despite …

Purpose Otoacariasis is a parasitic otopathy reported in many parts of the world. This study
presents the seasonal pattern, risk factors, and case notes on human otoacariasis in two …

Tick infestation in the ear canal may have variable clinical presentations. We present here a
case of facial nerve paralysis in a 73 years old lady due to intra aural tick infestation. The …

Ectoparasitic infestation of humans is of particular interest because some species can act as
vectors of pathogens resulting in wide-ranging pathogenic effects. Identification of …

The presence of a tick in the ear is an uncommon problem encountered by the department of
otorhinolaryngology. A tick infestation in the ear can be a traumatising experience for the …

Introduction: The presence of tick in the ear can induce an intense pain and disturbing
condition especially in a child. It sticks firmly onto the skin of the external auditory canal and …

Intra-aural tick, also known as otoacariasis is commonly seen in Otorhinolaryngology (ORL)
clinics, both in paediatric and adult patients. Patients mainly complain of otalgia or ear …

Background: Tick infestation in the ear canal may have variable clinical presentations such
as otalgia, giddiness, tinnitus and facial nerve palsy. Facial paralysis is a rarely reported …

Ectoparasitic infestation of humans is of particular interest because some species can act as
vectors of pathogens resulting in wide-ranging pathogenic effects. Identification of …

A 15-year-old girl from a village near Pekan town was presented to the clinic accompanied
by her parents. The girl had a 5-day history of tearing from her right eye associated with …