Teck alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Borreliosis cases explode!

Teck alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Borreliosis cases explode!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - Summer time is also tick time and the warnings of the small, often barely perceptible, blood -sucking spiders are piling up. In Saxony-Anhalt, 429 cases of Lyme Borreliosis have already been counted by June 25, 2023, a worrying increase compared to the average of 111 cases from 2015 to 2019. Experts suspect that in addition to improved diagnostic opportunities, climate changes and increased sensitivity are responsible for the illness. The ticks in the Salzland district with 94 cases and in the Börde district are particularly active. The individual cities such as Magdeburg and Jerichower Land also have higher number of cases. In Magdeburg, 26 cases and 19 cases were registered in Jerichower Land. The first warm temperatures reveal the small pests who are already active in double -digit values and are even more active with increased precipitation. This is a development that provides worries for many buyers-as the [Mitteldeutsche Zeitung] (https://www.mz.de/mitteldeutschland/sachsen-anhalt/zecken-gesunde-stich-beissen-borreliose-fsme-impfen- illness- 4078912) reports.

The tick season usually extends from March, but can even start in milder winters in February or take it all year round. The small crawlers are not only a plague, but also carriers of dangerous diseases such as Lyme Borreliosis and TBE (early summer meningoencephalitis). In order to protect yourself from an undesirable tick bite, experts recommend wearing light, body -covering clothing and using tick protection products. After extensive stays in nature, a thorough body check is recommended, especially in the sensitive areas such as the knees and under the poor.

The risk of borreliosis

Lyme Borreliosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites, the main cause in Germany is the pathogen B. Burgdorferi Sensu Strictu. The transmission rate when the stitch is only about 15%. A typical early sign is the so -called hiking blind, a ring -shaped rash. Other symptoms can be fever, muscle and headaches that are usually easily treated during early treatment with antibiotics such as doxycycline, amoxicillin or ceftriaxone. But be careful: If untreated, long -term damage can be manifested and the late forms of the disease can occur months or even years after the tick bite, as the online platform PMC explains.

TBE - another risk

In summary, it can be said: The warm months not only bring joy, but also dangers through the domestic ticks. A healthy awareness of prevention and recognizable signs of infections is the key to be able to experience this season without unsightly surprises. Pay attention to your body, grab your tick assemblers and enjoy nature - health always remains the top!