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 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 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
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 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 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?
