Removal of the offending<unk>  usually results in resolution of symptoms within several hours to days. If the<unk>  is not removed, the toxin can be fatal. A 1969 study of children reported mortality rates of 10 – 12 percent, mostly due to respiratory<unk> . The<unk>  is best removed by grasping it as close to the skin as possible and pulling in a firm steady manner. Because the toxin lies in the<unk> 's salivary glands, care must be taken to remove the entire<unk>  (including the head), or symptoms may persist. It is important to note that, unlike the toxin of other<unk>  species, the toxin of Ixodes holocyclus (Australian<unk> <unk>  may still be fatal even if the<unk>  is removed. For affected animals, food and water intake can worsen the outcome, as the toxin can prevent the animal from swallowing properly. People who find a<unk>  on their animal, are advised to remove it immediately and seek veterinary assistance if the animal shows any signs of illness. The<unk>  can be placed in a tightly sealed plastic bag and taken to a veterinarian for identification.
Tick paralysis
Monoplegia
Flaccid paralysis
Pyramidal signs
Hard flaccid syndrome
Periodic paralysis
Klumpke paralysis
Multi/minicore myopathy