Encephalitis Viral Tick-Borne

Tick-borne viral encephalitis is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus of the Flaviviridae family and is transmitted by a tick bite. The disease is characterized by damage to the central nervous system and can lead to serious consequences such as paralysis and even death. Tick-borne encephalitis virus belongs to the arbovirus family of flaviviruses. Its action is aimed at weakening the functioning of the human immune system. The infection enters the human body through the bloodstream, after which it moves to the cells of the central nervous system. As a result of this process, inflammation of the brain and an increase in the amount of fluid in it are observed. This leads to the development of many symptoms, which can manifest themselves in varying degrees of severity. A person infected with tick-borne encephalitis experiences a headache and fever. He may develop eye inflammation or a swollen throat. In addition, the risk of developing breathing problems such as shortness of breath or cough increases. Convulsions, disturbances of consciousness and epileptic seizures are also possible. In general, tick-borne encephalitis can be quite dangerous to human health. This is why it is necessary to take precautions to avoid contracting the virus. For example, it is recommended to vaccinate against tick-borne virus. Unfortunately, at the moment there are no drugs or medications that can effectively fight the virus, but the vaccine can reduce the risk of infection.