Spring-Summer Encephalitis Virus

Spring-summer encephalitis virus is one of the most common viruses that can cause serious illness in humans and animals. It belongs to the group of viruses of the flavivirus family and is similar to the tick-borne encephalitis virus, but differs from it in some features.

The spring-summer encephalitis virus is transmitted through the bites of ticks, which are its carriers. Infection occurs when the virus enters the blood of a person or animal. Symptoms of the disease may appear within a few days after the bite, but most often occur within a few weeks.

Symptoms of the disease include headache, fever, weakness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Seizures and paralysis may also occur. If left untreated, the virus can lead to serious complications such as brain inflammation and even death.

To prevent the disease, it is necessary to take precautions when being in nature, for example, using tick repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants. If you are bitten by a tick, you should consult a doctor to remove it and test for the presence of the virus.

In addition, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis may protect against spring-summer encephalitis virus if infected. However, the vaccine is not 100% effective, so it is important to take precautions and seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.