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What consequences can occur after several years? | What can be the consequences of a tick bite?

What consequences can occur after several years? Especially undetected infections with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes the disease Lyme disease, or after an insufficient antibiotic treatment can have long-term consequences. Among these long-term consequences, which often occur only after years, are the so-called Lyme arthritis, the skin disease Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans Herxheimer and the … What consequences can occur after several years? | What can be the consequences of a tick bite?

Tick bite

The tick, also called common wood tick, belongs to the genus of mites and is a parasite for humans. It occurs throughout Germany, parts of Austria and Switzerland, but can also be found in most other parts of the world. Ticks prefer shady and humid places like bushes, high grass and the ground to lurk … Tick bite

Symptoms | Tick bite

Symptoms A tick bite usually goes unnoticed at the beginning and is more likely to be noticed by chance or by a targeted search. However, local irritations such as itching, overheating, swelling and redness can occur at the site of the tick bite. Certain symptoms should be seen as a warning and clarified by a … Symptoms | Tick bite

Prevention | Tick bite

Prevention After a stay in the wild, it is advisable to check the body for ticks when showering or changing clothes, especially in the mentioned preferred places. Especially if you have sat in high grass or walked through undergrowth. If a tick bite has already occurred, the tick should be removed as quickly as possible … Prevention | Tick bite

Tick bite itches – is that normal?

Introduction Ticks are parasites that occur worldwide. They feed on the blood of vertebrates, including the blood of humans (=host). They prefer it warm and humid and are mainly active in the period from February to October. Depending on the temperature, the tick season can be delayed. They are mainly found on the edges of … Tick bite itches – is that normal?

Lyme disease | Tick bite itches – is that normal?

Lyme disease There are 3 different stages in the course of the disease: Stage 1 (local early manifestation with an incubation period of 5-29 days) Stage 2 (early disseminated infection with an incubation period of weeks to months) Stage 3 (late disseminated infection with an incubation period of months to years) Only 50% of the … Lyme disease | Tick bite itches – is that normal?

Preventing an infection with pathogens from ticks | Tick bite itches – is that normal?

Preventing an infection with pathogens from ticks If you spend a lot of time during the tick season in areas where ticks occur, you should try to protect yourself from tick bites with the following measures: If a tick has already bitten, it should be removed immediately. This reduces the risk of pathogen transmission (the … Preventing an infection with pathogens from ticks | Tick bite itches – is that normal?

TickTick-tick bite

Synonyms Lat. Ixodes ricinus, also called common wood tick, shield tick Definition Ticks are the most important carriers of infectious diseases of the genus arachnids in the temperate climate zones of Europe. The different Ixodes species can only be distinguished by the specialist. In Central Europe, Ixodes ricinus is the most common tick “sucking” on … TickTick-tick bite

Exposure prophylaxis | TickTick-tick bite

Exposure prophylaxis The seasonal tick activity is decisive for the risk of infection in the field. In Central Europe, Ixodes ricinus has a bipolar seasonal activity with a main peak in May and June and a smaller peak in September and October. During these months, when walking through the woods and meadows, one should take … Exposure prophylaxis | TickTick-tick bite