Over the past week, 6 cases of Lyme disease were registered in Zaporizhzhia. This was stated by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, UNN reports.
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During the period from 26.07. to 02.08.2024, 6 cases of Lyme disease were registered in Zaporizhzhia. The tick season continues, those who want to relax in nature should be careful and cautious not to become a victim of tick attack
The agency explains that the disease is caused by a tick bite. . The disease affects the human nervous system, heart, musculoskeletal system and skin.
It is noted that most cases of Lyme disease are recorded from May to November. This is the period of highest activity of Ixodes ticks. Only a third of patients can recall an episode of tick bite. The incubation period is from 1 to 45 days (7-14 on average). The susceptibility of people to the disease is high.
The likelihood of a tick bite and infection with Lyme disease is highest among people who spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in forests, forest parks, etc. The pathogen is not transmitted from a sick person to a healthy one.