Additional care against Britain has been urged Cut tick in this summerIn cases of cases confirmed over 1,500 after data Lyme disease Last year.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that there were 1,581 laboratory cases Lyme disease In 2024, but warned that the correct number could be very high.
Lime disease is a bacterial infection Transmitted by infected TickUkhasa said that which are usually found in grass and wooden areas.
According to ukhsa, not every tick BacteriaAnd not everyone who cuts by infected tick will not be unwell.
A tick is usually required to attach to several hours to pass on infection. People are unlikely to get sick, if they creep on them before bite.
The most common early indication of lime disease is a spreading spherical “bullsai” grain that appears after three to 30 days CuttingUKHSA said.
Other symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, nervous pain, numbness and, in some cases, facial dropping.
“It is really important that people be aware this summer in this summer to protect this summer in this summer,” said advisory microbiologist at UKHSA.
Ms. Petrido advised to check for tick after time, as cuttings are often painless and ticks can be small as a poppy.
According to the UKHSA, the cases confirmed last year have a number of numbers in southwest, southeast and London last year, which are usually at the peak in spring and summer, when more people spend time in parks, forests and fields.
To reduce the risk, the UKHSA recommends to stick to the clearly marked paths, avoids brushing against long grass, wears clothes that covers the skin and uses insects that contain DEET.
It advises people to check themselves, their clothes and pets for the ticks after they are out.
Ukhsa says that any enclosed tick should be removed quickly using the tick removal tool or fine-uttent tweezer instead of regular tweezers, which can squash the tick.
Lime disease can usually be treated successfully with antibiotics. If caught early, it was added.
