The virus can cause meningitis, according to reports
A warning has been issued after a new virus has been found in three areas of England. Brits should be alert as the new tick borne virus can cause meningitis, according to reports.
Alongside this, the virus has also been detected in Norfolk and in Hampshire/Dorset, however, it may be present elsewhere across the UK because the tick species that carries it, is widespread.The Mirror has reported that the new risk assessment found three probable or confirmed cases since 2019 and TBEV can cause a range of illnesses from mild flu to meningitis or encephalitis.
List of meningitis symptoms: Alongside TBEV, Brits are also at risk of other infections that the parasitic arachnid carry - like Lyme’s disease. However, it should be stressed that the risk to the public remains very low from the ticks, but Brits should still check themselves for the parasites after they have been outside and remove them promptly if they are found.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Defiant Donald Trump hits out at investigations against him in Mar-a-Lago speech following indictmentDonald Trump has hit out at New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg for bringing criminal charges against him during his first speech since his indictment.
Weiterlesen »
Investigations find pricing errors in several Glasgow shopsINVESTIGATIONS have uncovered pricing problems in several Glasgow shops which could leave customers out of pocket.
Weiterlesen »
Tick-borne virus detected in several areas in England, UKHSA warnsTBEV is a virus carried by ticks which can cause a range of diseases, from mild flu-like illness to severe infection in the central nervous system such as meningitis or encephalitis.
Weiterlesen »
Divers called in to investigate Lincoln's Glory Hole damageThey will be examining what's going on under the surface
Weiterlesen »
Warning as deadly 'brain swelling' disease found in UK - the signs you must knowA DEADLY brain swelling disease which is spread to humans by tick bites is now present in the England, experts have warned. It comes after three cases of the tick-borne encephalitis virus…
Weiterlesen »