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Australian ticks and the medical problems they can cause

This fact sheet provides general information about ticks and the medical problems they can cause, as well as information on the Australian paralysis tick.

Published:

25 November 2022

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Australian ticks and the medical problems they can cause fact sheet

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Fact sheet

Published:

25 November 2022

Last updated:

5 December 2025

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Tick bite–associated illnesses – Resources for the general public

Last updated:

5 December 2025

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Australian ticks and the medical problems they can cause fact sheet