Removal · field guidance

Tick paralysis recovery timeline (hours after removal)

After tick removal, paralysis usually begins improving within hours and resolves fully within 24-72 hours; antibiotics are not part of treatment.

Steps

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Once the tick is off, monitor strength every few hours.
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Most patients begin to improve within 6-24 hours of removal.
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Full recovery typically occurs within 24-72 hours, with no long-term deficits.
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Severe cases that progressed to respiratory failure may need brief ICU support but still recover.
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No antibiotics are needed; the illness is toxin-mediated, not infectious.
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Schedule a follow-up at 1-2 weeks to confirm full neurologic recovery.

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