Did you know these Facts about Tick-borne Encephalitis?
Tick-borne encephalitis or TBE is a viral infectious disease affecting the central nervous system. It is caused by the TBEV or Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). It was originally isolated in 1937. There are three virus subtypes. They are - ● European or Western tick-borne encephalitis virus ● Siberian tick-borne encephalitis virus ● Far eastern Tick-borne encephalitis virus What is tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)? Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a severe disease caused by a virus spread through the tick bites. You can also get TBE by eating or drinking unpasteurized dairy products like milk and cheese from infected cows, sheep, or goats. What are the symptoms of TBE? The symptoms of TBE include, ● Fever ● Achiness ● Loss of appetite ● A headache ● Nausea ● Vomiting In 20-30% patients infected with TBE suffer from swelling of the brain and spinal cord, sensory disturbances and confusion. Around 1% p