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duced and the kind or health of the host upon which the tick has been 

 feeding previously. Certainly some species of ticks produce forms of 

 paralysis, authentic cases having been recorded as resulting from the 

 bite of the spotted fever tick, and in the case of certain other species 

 in South Africa and Australia. It thus appears important that tick 

 bites be avoided as far as possible, and should paralytic symptoms de- 

 velop, a search of the patient for ticks, especially around the occiput, 

 should be made immediately. 



In regions where tick-borne diseases are known to occur, it is advisa- 

 ble to treat the bite with iodine or some other antiseptic. In the absence of 

 a physician, this may be done by inserting the point of a sharpened tooth 

 pick or match after it has been dipped in the iodine, in the place where the 

 proboscis entered. Before treatment, examination should be made to be 

 sure that the mouth-parts are completely removed, as they sometimes 

 break off when pulling out the tick. 



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