One womans tick problem turned out to be substantially weirderand grosserthan usual.
Doctors at the B.P.
Thankfully, once the tick was removed from its hiding spot, she recovered fully.
Now imagine that thing inside your ear.© Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library via Getty
Ticks are a parasitic and growing nuisance in many parts of the world, theU.S.
The woman was given steroids, mild painkillers, and antibiotics to manage her symptoms and prevent infection.
And at a follow-up visit a month later, her ear pain and hearing loss had resolved.
The woman’s tick-infested ear. © Shah et al/Journal of Medical Case Reports
Insects and arachnids (ticks andspiders) ending up in our ears are unfortunately something that does happen occasionally.
All that said, Ill definitely be even more paranoid about the next trip I take through tick country.
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