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It is normal for the skin around a tick bite to turn red and itch. This inflammatory reaction has nothing to do with Lyme disease and usually goes away within a few days after the tick is removed. But if the skin near the bite is red a few days or weeks after you were bitten, it could be a sign of Lyme disease. A Lyme disease rash typically ... more...
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Even once the tick has been successfully removed, it's important to keep an eye on the bite in the following weeks. If a circular red skin rash appears, it may be a sign of Lyme disease. Then you need to see a doctor. The same is true if you develop flu-like symptoms such as fever or aching joints. more...
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Although ticks can carry and spread disease, tick bites usually don't cause any health problems. You're much less likely to develop tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) than Lyme disease. And there are several things you can do to prevent tick bites. more...
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The TBE vaccine can only protect you from the TBE virus, but not from Lyme disease, which is a much more common consequence of tick bites. Research has shown that most people who get vaccinated develop antibodies against the TBE virus. more...
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Overview
Two main diseases can be transmitted by ticks in Germany: Lyme disease (also called Lyme borreliosis) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), which can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). more...
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There is currently no scientific evidence that infectious illnesses like Lyme disease or injuries (e.g. from accidents) play a role in the development of fibromyalgia. There is also no proven link between fibromyalgia and other factors that are sometimes mentioned – including problems with the thyroid gland, sex hormones, muscles or nerves. more...
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Treatments and diagnostic tests
What are immunological tests used for? Immunological tests are widely used. Their areas of application include: Bowel cancer screening: This test looks for the blood pigment hemoglobin, a sign of blood in stool. Blood in stool can be caused by various things, such as hemorrhoids, polyps or even bowel cancer. more...
