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?
