Encephalitis Taiga

Taiga encephalitis (lat. Taeniamaculosum) is a viral disease with symptoms of severe inflammation of the brain, which is transmitted through infected ticks. Many people are unaware of this threat and may become victims of the disease if they do not take the necessary preventive measures. What is encephalitis and how to avoid it?

Encephalitis is the result of a tick or other blood-sucking insect bite. Some types of ticks carry borreliosis, and some – encephalitis. Borrelosis is not spread from person to person, but encephalitis can be spread by transmission from person to person by scratching bites. Most common symptoms:

High body temperature. Headache, nausea and vomiting. Sweating, muscle weakness and depression. Visual and sensory hallucinations. The most common preventive measure is wearing long sleeves, flip-flops, and wearing insect protection such as insect repellent. It is also recommended to see a doctor if you are bitten by a tick, as even if a person has not yet contracted encephalitis, early detection and treatment can save lives.

What can you do after a bite? After discovering that you have been bitten, you need to go to the nearest hospital or medical center. Doctors will conduct an examination and take measures to prevent the development of infection. Typically, antibiotics and serums will be required to weaken the virus. Immunomodulatory drugs may also be prescribed to strengthen the body's immune response.

It is important to understand that seeing a doctor is as important as