Human otoacariasis

Somayaji, Krishnaraj; Rajeshwari, A.

doi:10.1007/s12070-007-0069-3

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“…In the previously cited study by Somayaji and Rajeshwari (2007) , ticks were generally found attached to the ear canal in 109 cases (86.5%), and to the eardrum in the remaining 17 cases (13.5%). On otoscopic examination, the blood filled bloated body of the tick was found within a hemorrhagic vesicle.…”

Section: Localization Symptoms and Signs In The Earmentioning

confidence: 80%

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Human otoacariasis: Demographic and clinical outcomes in patients with ear-canal ticks and a review of literature

Çakabay

Gökdoğan²,

Koçyiğit

2016

Journal of Otology

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IntroductionOtoacariasis is a rare infestation of the ear canal, which affects the quality of life especially in rural areas. Different types of ticks and mites may cause otoacariasis. Although treatment of otoacariasis is simple, diseases transmitted through ticks and mites should be considered during diagnosis and treatment. Both local and systemic signs and symptoms of such diseases should be followed up.A literature review was conducted in PubMed using the following terms: “otoacariasis,” “ticks,” “mites,” and “outer ear canal infestations.” Demographic, radiologic, and treatment options were discussed. Treatment hints and pitfalls were also discussed with the literature review.ConclusionIn this paper, we describe otoacariasis in humans and discuss the appropriate interventions.

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Section: Localization Symptoms and Signs In The Earmentioning

confidence: 80%

“…In a study by Somayaji and Rajeshwari (2007) from January 2004 to December 2005, 144 cases presented to the hospital with live intra-aural foreign bodies. Of these, 126 patients had ear ticks.…”

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confidence: 99%

Human otoacariasis: Demographic and clinical outcomes in patients with ear-canal ticks and a review of literature

Çakabay

Gökdoğan²,

Koçyiğit

2016

Journal of Otology

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“…According to the study in Sri Lanka, females and children under 10 years were risk groups of human otoacariasis 8 . Since there are more families with pets in Korea, the chances of close contact with animals are increasing.…”

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An Uncommon Presentation of Human Otoacariasis by Haemaphysalis longicornis

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Ticks are obligate parasites on animals and sometimes humans. They usually suck the blood of the hosts and can carry various infectious diseases as a vector. Otoacariasis is the presence of ticks and mites within the ear canal and relatively common in domestic and wild animals. However, tick infestations of human ear canals are rarely reported in the scientific literature and hardly occur in developed countries. Herein, we report a rare case of otoaracariasis involving Haemaphysalis longicornis . A 9-year-old girl living in a suburb presented with otalgia of left ear for 1 day. Otoscopic examination revealed a huge insect occluding the tympanic membrane. Tick removal and washing of external auditory canal was done successfully. The causative tick was identified as the H. longicornis. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of human otoacariasis by a H. longicornis in Korea.

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“…Among the live foreign bodies, ticks are easily transmitted from domestic animals to human mainly through direct contact [1]. Intra aural ticks can cause otitis externa, tympanic membrane perforation and otitis media.…”

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“…Most common presentations include otalgia which is followed by bleeding, vertigo and tinnitus. However, cases of isolated facial nerve paralysis due to tick infestation in auditory canal are rare and are less commonly reported in the literature [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. We present here a case of left facial nerve paralysis following tick infestation in ear canal in a 73 years old lady.…”

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confidence: 99%