Tick-borne encephalitis emerges in Britain: Experts urge vigilance

Tick-borne encephalitis emerges in Britain: Experts urge vigilance

Source: News-Medical.Net

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) has now been confirmed in locally acquired human cases in the U.K., with evidence of established transmission in British tick populations. Increased surveillance and clinician awareness are crucial to detecting and managing this emerging threat.

For the first time, scientists have confirmed tick-borne encephalitis in British patients with no travel history, proving that the virus is now spreading locally. What does this mean for public health—and how can you protect yourself?
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