Alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Borreliosis cases explode at record high!
Alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Borreliosis cases explode at record high!
Magdeburg, Deutschland - In Saxony-Anhalt there is currently an alarming increase in Borreliose cases, such as n-tv reported. By June 25, 2025, 429 cases have already been reported in the state. In comparison, the average number in the same period between 2015 and 2019 was only about 111 cases. This drastic increase could have several causes, including increased sensitivity to the disease, improved diagnostic technologies and the changed climatic conditions.
The problem is particularly concise by the mild and damp winter and summer, which extend the activity phases of the ticks. At temperatures above 8 degrees Celsius and increased rainfall, the unloved bloodsuckers are particularly active. So if you like to explore nature, you should be aware that the tick season usually begins in March, but can start in Mild Winters in February - or even last all year round!
risk areas and number of cases
The largest problem children are according to the current figures of the Salzland district and the Börde district, which, with 94 and 86 cases, rank high on the list. 26 cases have already been registered in cities like Magdeburg. If you follow the numbers, the Jerichower Land, Mansfeld-Südharz and Stendal are also on the list of the most common types of infection.
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| Salzlandkreis | 94 |
| district of Börde | 86 |
| Magdeburg | 26 |
| Jerichower Land | 19 |
| Mansfeld-Südharz and Stendal | 8 | each
There are also alarming reports about the nationwide conditions. By April 23, 2025, a total of 964 Borreliosis and 27 TBE cases were registered in Germany, so fr.de . For example, there were 11,040 Borreliosis cases throughout Germany in 2024, with Bavaria with 4,054 cases the highest number.
prevention is everything!
In view of the increasing numbers, prevention and education are more important than ever. The recommended measures include wearing brighter, body -covering clothing and solid shoes. Tick preservatives are just as important as the thorough searching of the body after stopping in nature. In the event of a discovery, the tick should be carefully removed and the area disinfected. It is advisable not to use aids such as oil or adhesive, since they can favor the transmission of pathogens.The symptoms of Lyme disease often show up with a typical wandering blush and flu -like symptoms. Early treatment is worthwhile because it usually leads to complete recovery. However, if there is an untreated infection, long -term damage can result. Important to know: just because you had a tick bite does not necessarily mean that there is an infection, but caution is better than forbearance.
Finally, it can be said that the situation in Germany is critical due to climate change and increasing tick activity. In particular, there is a risk in risk areas, but many cases can be avoided by suitable protective measures. More information can also be found in the tick atlas from Morgenpost.de .
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| Ort | Magdeburg, Deutschland |
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