Viruses, bacteria, parasites – over 50 different diseases or pathogens are transmitted by infected ticks. Fortunately, the very dangerous meningitis, the so-called early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME), can be avoided by vaccination. However, there is still no vaccine protection against infection by borrelia, bacteria that the bloodsucker can leave behind as a gift for its host. … A Tick Bite Can Have Nasty Consequences for the Eye
Introduction Encephalitis is the inflammation of brain tissue. The isolated infection of the brain, without involvement of the meninges, is most often caused by viruses. The course is usually mild. However, the disease can also have severe to fatal consequences. More common is the inflammation of the meninges, which is called meningitis. In the case … Encephalitis
Diagnostics The main objective of diagnostics should always be to determine the type of pathogen, since the various therapies sometimes differ fundamentally. Since encephalitis caused by viruses is often milder, the diagnosis can be made more difficult. If symptoms are present, a throat swab as well as a stool and blood sample should be taken … Diagnostics | Encephalitis
Symptoms The symptoms of encephalitis can be milder or more severe, depending on the pathogen, and can thus have a strong influence on the therapy and course of the disease. In contrast to meningitis, encephalitis can generally be expected to have a milder course if the symptoms are recognized and treated quickly. In the beginning, … Symptoms | Encephalitis
Therapy Drug therapy depends strongly on the type of pathogen. In the case of bacterial (meningo-) encephalitis, the genus must first be determined by laboratory diagnosis, after which the appropriate antibiotic can be selected. A combination of different active ingredients increases the effectiveness of the treatment, whereby attention must be paid to possible allergies (e.g. … Therapy | Encephalitis
Prophylaxis As with all pathogens, hygiene precautions are generally considered the most effective prophylaxis against infections. Washing hands and disinfection after using public toilets or similar can kill most of the bacteria and viruses ingested. Likewise, various diseases transmitted during sexual intercourse, such as infections with HIV or Treponema pallidum, can be prevented by contraception … Prophylaxis | Encephalitis
Synonym Lyme-Borreliosis TestBorreliosis is the most common infectious disease that can be transmitted by ticks. Carriers of this infectious disease are spiral-shaped bacteria, so-called Borrelia, which can be found in ticks in all regions of Germany. Although Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in Europe, the actual probability of infection after a tick … Lyme disease test
Costs The costs of typical Lyme disease tests are very high in most cases. However, as Lyme disease is a potentially dangerous infectious disease, the costs of a test are fully covered by both statutory and private health insurance companies. Only the costs for those test procedures which detect Borrelia directly in the tick have … Costs | Lyme disease test
Definition Red patches on the skin, also known as rashes or eczema, are generally symptoms of a particular underlying disease and can have various causes. If the red spots are all around the navel, it is usually an internal disease or reaction of the body. One-sided red spots – for example, only above or below … Red spots around the navel
Diagnosis In the case of red spots on the navel, all symptoms that occur must be taken into account in a conversation with the doctor (anamnesis), which will limit the possible cause. During a physical examination, they are looked at closely and their spread on the body is observed so that the cause can be … Diagnosis | Red spots around the navel
Introduction Fever is a very general symptom that can basically indicate a reaction of the immune system. Fever can be caused by various infections. Inflammations that spread through the body can also cause fever. In the case of a tick bite, on the one hand the tick can transmit various pathogens, on the other hand … Fever after a tick bite
Other accompanying symptoms If fever occurs after a tick bite, this is usually a sign of an infection with Borrelia or TBE viruses. In the early phase of the disease, flu-like symptoms usually occur with headaches, joint and muscle pain as well as exhaustion and reduced performance. Locally at the bite site there is also … Other accompanying symptoms | Fever after a tick bite
