PERSISTENT ULCER RESULTING FROM AN IXODID TICK BITE,

Abstract

Following a tick bite, rubor and severe itching encircles the affected area. Polymorphism, protracted existence of the nodule, periodically changing into pustules, and serous fluid discharge occur. Later, the nodule is transformed into an ulcer. The ulcer heals very slowly and resists usual surgical treatment. The borders of the ulcer are smooth, not infiltrated; the bottom of the ulcer red; serous-purulent discharge not abundant; granulation poor, severe itching present. These symptoms differ sharply from those of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The nodule (or nodular stage of formation of ulcer) resembles acne vulgaris and impetigo, but differs from them by itching and also in that it does not heal rapidly. The nodule differs from tubercular-syphilis by absence of serpiginous development of the nodule. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0660152

Entities

People

  • A. I. Baldina
  • V. S. Mironov

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arachnid Bites And Stings
  • Bites And Stings
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Infectious Skin Diseases
  • Leishmaniasis
  • Skin Diseases
  • Surgery
  • Syphilis

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.