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• My dog, cat or other pet has had an Ixodes holocyclus tick attached and has shown paralysis symptoms
• My farm animal has had an Ixodes holocyclus tick attached and has shown paralysis symptoms
• Human with Ixodes holocyclus found and with paralysis or allergic symptoms
• Human with Ixodes holocyclus found and with confirmed Rickettsial infection
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Table of Comments

DateLocation
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SituationComments
21-Dec-2002X:655, Y:351petabundant ticks
27-Dec-2002X:569, Y:502allergicfound in croajingalong national park
1-Jan-2003X:633, Y:421visitI have 3 shelties from which I am constantly removing paralysis ticks - I check them twice a day - I live at Salt Ash in the Port Stephens Area
2-Jan-2003X:615, Y:441petEverybody else is thrilled that the reserve behind our house has bandicoots
10-Jan-2003X:660, Y:297petboth my husband and I have had tick bites one dog on Probane died from a tick bite
13-Jan-2003X:609, Y:435petJust lost a kitten to paralysis tick in a matter of hours - ticks are a terrible problem here mainly due to plague of bandicoots.
14-Jan-2003X:513, Y:499pet2 found indoor inclosure 1 on each shingle back skinks..Removed and sent to local vet in Melbourne-Pascoe-Vale
16-Jan-2003X:606, Y:439farmI have three dogs I remove at least two ticks a week. One dog after 18 months showed signs of paralysis from a very small tick.
17-Jan-2003X:621, Y:424petstayed 3 nights at boarding kennels near Erina and picked up paralysis tick!
27-Jan-2003X:584, Y:463visitWith grandchildren and pets I need to be aware
5-Feb-2003X:469, Y:390visitOrnate kangaroo tick now common on cattle and sheep: people reported instances of trauma & illness after tick bite
11-Feb-2003X:655, Y:336rickettsialI test + for QTT and a recent bit formed another eschar. Separate email to Norbert with details
26-Feb-2003X:65, Y:411visitfeb 03 found lots of ticks after mountain biking in John Forrest NP
27-Feb-2003X:527, Y:112visitticks are so similar not sure what we find on our german shepard?
1-Mar-2003X:667, Y:347allergic6yr Child with Tick paralysis tick was found and then 48hrs post removal continued to have paralysis ascending up the body flown to brisbane (Breath)
25-Mar-2003X:501, Y:504pet
28-Mar-2003X:648, Y:324allergicnote I am covered in paralysis tick larva
4-May-2003X:549, Y:101petnote Can I put a tick collar on a cat live in far nth qld and what type to use. we have bandi-coots in back-yard
5-May-2003X:587, Y:495allergicMy 7 yr old son had an anaphylactic reaction to a tick whilst on holiday at Merimbula 2 weeks ago. We live in St Ives near the bush-lots of ticks!
27-May-2003X:611, Y:447petI have removed 3 ricks off my dog in the past 2 days - May 2003
28-May-2003X:560, Y:503petMy Kelpie died from a paralysis tick after being in Cape Conran...diagnosis too late.
15-Jun-2003X:603, Y:460visitresearching ticks
22-Jun-2003X:656, Y:310petAveraging one tick / day on my cat for past month. I've had 4 in the same time.
7-Jul-2003X:664, Y:354allergic7-yo child with tick bite: despite early removal of fairly small tick still ill and allergic reactions
8-Jul-2003X:640, Y:389allergicnote 9 Tick bits around neck and head on me in June03
27-Jul-2003X:661, Y:348petJuly 2003. Puppy paralysed. recovery after $110 vet injection
6-Aug-2003X:603, Y:438petMy dog picked up a paralysis tick today. He had a bush tick on him two weeks ago.
12-Aug-2003X:623, Y:415petnoteMy cattle dog had a paralysis tick removed after a visit to Ourimbah 11/8/03
24-Aug-2003X:637, Y:412allergic18/8/03-myhusband had 7 ticks from head to hips. he was sick. the bites are very itchy and he has swollen glands. live at anna bay.
24-Aug-2003X:584, Y:494petFound paralysis tick on pet cat. Showing slight signs of paralysis in hind legs 8 - 12 hrs after first noticing tick
4-Sep-2003X:522, Y:230visitseems to be a lot of people around Longreach with small brown(pinhead) ticks attached removal ends up with 1 cm round hard itchy area
4-Sep-2003X:664, Y:339allergicticks really bad this year!!
15-Sep-2003X:625, Y:437petHave two dogs we remove up to six paralysis ticks per season from one but never find any on the other. Removed first paralysis tick of this season 03
15-Sep-2003X:649, Y:313petadult german Shephard on a regular Frontline treatment. Tick discovered dead. Dog suffered little symptoms.
20-Sep-2003X:658, Y:519petnote GSD had 5 ticks
20-Sep-2003X:666, Y:326petCat survived !!!
22-Sep-2003X:599, Y:445allergicMy partner had a tick in the centre of his upper back. The doctor removed it but detached the body from the head first. He passed out afterwards.
23-Sep-2003X:643, Y:330pet
24-Sep-2003X:599, Y:453petRobertson NSW. Dog restless - 2 days. Some diahrroea & unable to scratch with one back leg. Tick beside her anus. dental floss loop to pull it out.
29-Sep-2003X:598, Y:466rickettsialbitten in dec 2002 eschar on neck 9 months followed with fatigue and daily headache now confirmed r. australis serology treating with doxycycline
1-Oct-2003X:594, Y:426allergicMy staff and I discover paralysis ticks on our bodies nearly every time we work in Grose Vale NSW. One of us ended up with septicaemia as a result.
3-Oct-2003X:611, Y:457allergicGrass tick in eyelid allergic reaction adult tick on head allergic reaction getting worse.
8-Oct-2003X:400, Y:445visitTick found on stomach after camping in Innes National Park
8-Oct-2003X:640, Y:318petVet Explained cat has had it for 3-4 days
13-Oct-2003X:588, Y:421petI had no idea what it was until me dog could not walk
13-Oct-2003X:654, Y:433petBandico
13-Oct-2003X:644, Y:437pet13-Oct-03 Newcastle - small chihuahua we get at least 1 paralysis tick per fortnight even when give dog Proban tablets. Husband had one on inner thigh
13-Oct-2003X:651, Y:371visitHave had many ticks on people & dogs including paralysis tick on todler... aware so removed in time
14-Oct-2003X:530, Y:423petminiature horse
14-Oct-2003X:647, Y:374allergicADULT FEMALE FOUND TICK EMBEDDED IN SIDE OF NECK
15-Oct-2003X:553, Y:502petnote more ticks becoming prevalent
16-Oct-2003X:658, Y:472petI live in Avalon Sydney
16-Oct-2003X:633, Y:532visitKoolewong pulled tick out of my neck
18-Oct-2003X:639, Y:326petCat with paralysis tick
20-Oct-2003X:645, Y:318pet7mth old Border Collie with severe symptoms
21-Oct-2003X:622, Y:434allergicMyself and others have had multiple grass ticks in the past month
23-Oct-2003X:656, Y:374allergicTwice in hospital last 2 months with allergic reaction 3rd time found one on throat throat all swollen
27-Oct-2003X:609, Y:412borrelialBrother lost all movemnt in both legs
27-Oct-2003X:663, Y:473petEngadine nsw. spent 2 days at the vet anti tic venom. sedation and drip.
28-Oct-2003X:644, Y:343petdog treated before severe symptoms
30-Oct-2003X:631, Y:450allergicMaianbar/paralysis ticks & bush ticks/kill birds&pets/lworse since increase of bandicoots&deer. Hot dry weather seems to decrease the population
3-Nov-2003X:635, Y:495petWe live on Garigal National Park and one of our cats is currently undergoing treatment for tick paralysis (11/03)
5-Nov-2003X:580, Y:505allergic4/10/2003 2 ticks attached to me in croajingalong national park both removed within 8 hrs no reactions sofar
7-Nov-2003X:645, Y:308pet7/11/03 tick found on my cat after being ill for 2 days. Took to vet being treated with antivenom
7-Nov-2003X:611, Y:426petcat had tick cost $350 by vet to get out belrose nsw
8-Nov-2003X:588, Y:440pet8.11.03 Have lost 1 dog to paralysis tick & Have also had to remove tick twice from my son
9-Nov-2003X:652, Y:390rickettsialHave contracted Kew Fever and Rickettsia on two separate occasions
10-Nov-2003X:636, Y:435petMy cat has had two ticks this season already (Cromer). If you have long-haired animals keep them shaved!
12-Nov-2003X:634, Y:330farmAngora Goat Farm Pechey near Toowoomba. 3 Month old kid tick on eye-couldn't walk-removed tick-spot BAYTICOL-isolated & rested- 4 days O.K.
12-Nov-2003X:635, Y:227petdog survived. loss of appetite and lethary for a couple of days
14-Nov-2003X:670, Y:442petAt Newport/Sydney dog had 4 ticks. Was VERY sick for a few days touch & go thank goodness she survived.
18-Nov-2003X:594, Y:442petOur dog picked up a tick near the Georges River at Milperra
18-Nov-2003X:639, Y:340petWe found at least 7 ticks on my cat. We live in Chapel Hill.
19-Nov-2003X:631, Y:333petKarana Downs: I found two paralysis ticks on both of my dogs
21-Nov-2003X:628, Y:419petTuggerah NSW - 2 paralysis ticks on the cat's neck no sign of movement loss yet (12 hours after removal)
25-Nov-2003X:672, Y:350allergicWife and cat collect ticks at an alarming rate. Wife has strong allergic reaction cat hardly notices . . .
3-Dec-2003X:668, Y:316petDiddillibah QLD Paralysis tick on cat currently at vet
4-Dec-2003X:603, Y:423petTwo dogs hospitalised with tick poisoning - both survived. Preventic collars are best bet but not infallible. Still find ticks especially around eyes
5-Dec-2003X:659, Y:321petCat living on property near creek moves into suburbia and 2nd on 3rd day there gets a tick
12-Dec-2003X:645, Y:487allergicLots of bush tick larvae - bites give me medium allergic reaction. Any way of stopping the itching and swelling?
15-Dec-2003X:551, Y:109petshetland pony was behind her ear had lost her appetite and looked unwell very unusual for her came good 24 hrs after tick was removed
16-Dec-2003X:640, Y:424visit15/12/03. My 2 yr old had tick removed approx 8 hrs after attachment. 1 wk later still okay. We live in Medowie.
19-Dec-2003X:659, Y:327borrelialHad the bullseye - several times - have lots of the symptoms - seronegative - doctors disbelieving - many sick dogs - dead puppies - and sick kids
23-Dec-2003X:546, Y:118rickettsialBitten by tick aug 1997 confirmed Rickettsia Australis still tired.
10-Jan-2004X:642, Y:389petMy dog was found with 4 ticks on him
21-Feb-2004X:646, Y:405petfound potassium oleate soap at reflect.gardens bigpond.com. I spent mths trying to find this soap
23-Mar-2004X:624, Y:442pethad ticks
22-Apr-2004X:628, Y:423rickettsial5 year old daughter lives in Mona Vale diagnosed with Tick Typus awaiting blood test results
7-Oct-2004X:395, Y:447visit6/10/04 camped Yorke Peninsula also visited Innes National Park child found with tick on back adult with tick on ankle
10-Nov-2004X:578, Y:434visitSeveral people (incl. me) in Budawangs 31Oct 04 had ticks after a weekend bushwalk.
5-Dec-2004X:71, Y:405borrelialPerth Midland 1998 suspect tick bite lyme symptoms re occuring rash fibromyalgia 6 years neg sero lyme test
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6-Feb-2006X:-2, Y:-8borrelialan4918 tickalert.org.au
9-Feb-2006X:-2, Y:-8borrelialthat4559 tickalert.org.au
9-Feb-2006X:-2, Y:-8borrelialthim7078 tickalert.org.au
31-Jul-2006X:-2, Y:-8borrelial9356 tickalert.org.au
31-Jul-2006X:-2, Y:-8borrelial2939 tickalert.org.au
15-Aug-2006X:599, Y:466visitaug 06 cudmirrah - 2 ticks in 2 weekends removed from infant son; one from self. Big rain and now warm weathr; potential hign for infestation
16-Aug-2006X:282, Y:432petMy dog was rushed to the vet when he showed slight unusual breathing. By the time we arrived at the vet he was very ill. Died 1 hr later.
29-May-2007X:631, Y:428visitMay 07 Larval ticks seem abundant around Makerel Beach
12-Oct-2007X:617, Y:463allergicErowal Bay Oct 2006 removed 40+ nymph stage from wife after she worked in garden- bandicoots plentiful
13-Mar-2008X:597, Y:416visitrecent bites by larvae on me and 4yo daughter must be in yard imported via mulch?
17-May-2008X:514, Y:425visitFound two Amblyomma moreliae ticks on a Blue Tongue Lizard (Tiliqua scincoides) here