At Santaros Clinic this year, about one third more patients have been treated for tick-borne encephalitis than at the same time last year. Medical professionals are particularly concerned about the abundance of severe forms of the disease.
The incidence of tick-borne encephalitis in Lithuania is probably the highest in Europe, but there is a suggestion spreading on the internet not to get vaccinated against it, as most unvaccinated people supposedly never get sick….
You can get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis at any time of the year, so late summer or autumn is not a reason to postpone vaccination until next spring. On the contrary – in Lithuania…
Ticks are small arachnids that can transmit disease-causing agents to humans while feeding on blood. If a tick is found attached, it is important to remove it properly as soon as possible, and the bite site…
Ticks have long been known as carriers of various dangerous diseases. Although many first associate them with Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis, specialists warn that ticks…
Holidays in Greece changed the life of 51-year-old Victoria Stellas beyond recognition. After a tick bite, the woman contracted a dangerous infection and spent almost six weeks on artificial…
A rare incident recently occurred in Sweden – a young man had a tick attach itself in a very unexpected place. Such cases are extremely rare, so even experienced doctors had to think hard…
A tick bite can cause not only infectious diseases. After it, some people’s immune systems start reacting to mammal meat and other animal products. Such a rare condition…
A single tick bite can cause serious health consequences. Although it is often thought that ticks should only be avoided in forests, you can encounter these creatures…
It is precisely these conditions – shade, coolness, and constant moisture – that ticks need: they quickly dry out in direct sunlight, so they seek shady spots. If there are tall grasses and fallen leaves near ferns on the plot, the risk of their appearance increases significantly. This is especially relevant for owners of plots…