Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Overview

TBE is a viral infection transmitted by Ixodes ticks, causing meningitis/encephalitis in Europe/Asia.

Symptoms

• •Biphasic: flu-like → meningitis
• •Headache
• •Seizures
• •Paralysis

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓TBE IgM in CSF/serum
• ✓PCR
• ✓History of tick bite

Treatments

• →Supportive care
• →No specific antiviral
• →TBE vaccine (FSME-Immun)

Risk Factors