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.
Such cases are still rare in Lithuania. However, as we travel so much, encounters with bats are certainly no longer uncommon.
Specialists warn that such encounters can cause…
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…
The West Nile virus is spreading increasingly rapidly in Europe. Cases of infection have already been reported in 12 countries – significantly more than during the same period last year, warns the European Union’s health…
The Greek authorities are concerned about the spread of the West Nile virus in the country – 45 new local infection cases were recorded last week.
In the warm season, bike paths, forest trails, hiking routes, and rivers fill with active leisure enthusiasts. However, sometimes it is enough to lose balance, slip on something wet…
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…
Is it safe to swim in the Baltic Sea? This question is becoming increasingly relevant as the sea water warms and the number of vibrions – bacteria that can cause dangerous infections – increases….
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the season for vibrio bacteria living in the Baltic Sea in Germany started early this year. So far, 17 people have been infected with these bacteria, two have died…
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…