Tibial fever

Tibial fever (febris tibialis) is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus and transmitted through the bites of infected arthropods, in particular ticks.

Symptoms of the disease include high fever, chills, headaches, muscle and joint pain (especially in the lower legs and knees, hence the name tibial), nausea, and vomiting. A characteristic feature is the appearance on the skin at the site of the bite of a primary affect in the form of redness and swelling.

Tibial fever is caused by arboviruses and is transmitted by ixodid ticks. The disease occurs mainly in the spring and summer in forest and forest-steppe zones of the temperate zone.

For diagnosis, a blood test is used to detect the presence of antibodies to the virus. Treatment is symptomatic - antipyretic and painkillers. The prognosis is favorable, mortality is low. Prevention includes protection against tick bites and vaccination.