Ticks have increased to epidemiological levels. Their bite can cause different effects, from minor signs and symptoms to serious illnesses. These tiny parasites belong to the arachnid family, which includes spiders, mites and scorpions. There are 850 different types and they feed on the blood of humans as well as warm-blooded animals. What happens if … Read more
June 19, 2024 | 06:00 Tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease are two tick-borne infectious diseases that can have serious health consequences. Although they have some common features, there are significant differences between them. Especially in symptoms, diagnosis and prevention. In the article, we will focus on the key differences between the two diseases, their symptoms, … Read more
How to properly pull out a tick 1) Prepare the tools: To remove ticks, it is ideal to use special tweezers or tick forceps, which are available in pharmacies. If you don’t have a special tool, you can use ordinary cosmetic tweezers. 2) Disinfect the area around the tick: Before handling, disinfect the area around … Read more
Zoltán Kapiller, the president of the Hungarian Tick Association, spoke on InfoRádio on Saturday about the fact that, compared to previous years, we should expect much more ticks in Hungary this year. He also drew attention to the fact that several new species have appeared in the country, which is due to the fact that … Read more
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13 cases of illness were found in January, -15 in February, and -11 in March. SPKC operational data show that so far no cases of tick-borne encephalitis and ehrlichiosis have been detected in Latvia. Last year, however, there were 281 cases of Lyme disease, 262 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and two cases of ehrlichiosis. The … Read more
