Tick infestation on the lower eyelid: a case report

doi:10.1186/1757-1626-2-9073

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Tick infestation on the lower eyelid: a case report

Vasilis Liolios¹ and Craig Goldsmith²

¹Hull Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ, UK

²James Paget University NHS Foundation Trust, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 6LA, UK

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Cases Journal 2009, 2:9073doi:10.1186/1757-1626-2-9073


Published:	23 November 2009

Abstract

Background

The tick infestation of the lower lid is a quite rare condition.

Case Presentation

We report a case of a 40 years old caucasian female who presented with the above condition after camping in the Norfolk area, UK.

Conclusion

Tick bite can be responsible for many diseases the most common being Lyme disease which can affect the eyes in several ways. It is still debatable whether or not prophylactic treatment is needed after tick bite.