This virus transmitted by ticks is even more serious

This disease. Moreover, which touches more and more people in Europe, of which in France, worries the health authorities. For example,

It’s summer, the sun is shining … Furthermore, and the ticks are out. Furthermore, The problem is that these small animals can transmit several diseases. Meanwhile, including Lyme disease, which affects around 50,000 people a year in France according to the Pasteur Institute. Consequently, Ticks can also transmit a much rarer disease but which can be very serious. However,

This disease is more. Therefore, more frequent: one “Increase in the number of cases“is observed in several countries including France. In addition. this virus transmitted ticks even new Furthermore, according to the ANSES (National this virus transmitted ticks even new Health Security Agency) which recently published the results of expertise this virus transmitted ticks even on the subject. About thirty cases are declared each year in France. In 2023, 39 cases were recorded.

According to the handles. in addition to the increase in the number of cases. “several elements fear an increase in the risk of transmission of the virus in France”. First of all, “The virus extends its traffic area“. While cases were limited to Alsace, cases are today”pointed out“From this region. In Europe, the disease is”endemic“In Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden and Finland.

Then. while tick encephalitis. as its name suggests. is generally transmitted by ticks, “Cases related to the consumption of raw this virus transmitted ticks even new milk products, a way of transmission hitherto not observed in France, have been reported“, Note the handles. Animal this virus transmitted ticks even new milk affected by ticks can indeed be contaminated. ANSES also specifies that”Raw milk. dairy products based on raw goat milk this virus transmitted ticks even seem to present more risk of transmission. than dairy products from other animals“. For all these reasons, tick encephalitis”arouses an increasing concern in France“.

In infected people, tick encephalitis is symptomatic in 10 to 30 % of cases. These are generally influenza symptoms. But “Among symptomatic people. 20 to 40 % have meningitis type neurological signs. which can cause long -term consequences and loss of autonomy“Explained Elsa Quillery said in the ANSES expertise report.

Fortunately, it is possible to reduce the risk of being infected with tick encephalitis. First, avoid tick bites with long clothes and repellents during walks in this virus transmitted ticks even new the wild. For people particularly at risk of being affected. such as forestry workers. breeders, it is possible to be vaccinated against the this virus transmitted ticks even new virus. The tick activity period takes place from March to November.