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.
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…
More and more often, enjoying good weather, many are preparing for trips to nature, but ticks lurking in forests, meadows, and parks can spread dangerous diseases. Scientists have assessed…