June 5 9:10
Krasnoyarstsev warned that it is possible to become infected with borreliosis not only when sucking in a tick.
In Rospotrebnadzor, it was reminded that infection is also possible when crushing the tick, as well as when using raw milk (especially goat) and dairy products without heat treatment.
Lyme disease affects the skin, joints, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Without timely treatment, the disease can become chronic and lead to disability.
Symptoms of the disease are an increase in temperature, weakness, pain in muscles and joints, coughing and migrating ring erythema at the place of suction.
There is no vaccine from this disease, so it is important to protect against contact with ticks. To do this, you need to put on closed shoes and light clothes for a walk, where the tick will be noticeable immediately. Scare away ticks You can use aerosols, but you need to use them in strict accordance with the instructions. It also needs every 20 minutes conduct Samo- and relationships.
When sucking in the tick, it is important to remove it as quickly as possible. Thus, less than the causative agents of the infection will have time to get into the blood. The tick can be removed independently or consult a doctor. The wound must be treated with iodine solution, alcohol or antiseptic. The tick needs to be saved and delivered to the laboratory. If the symptoms of the disease appear, you must immediately consult a doctor.
Links on the topic:
- In the Krasnoyarsk Territory, high activity of ticks remains
- Kabarga fell into the basement of the house in the Krasnoyarsk bird cherry
