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For what symptoms to follow after a tick bite
Biological activity of ticks begins in April and lasts until September. Risk of tick bite is the crossing of each area of ​​overgrown grass, bushes and burenishta.

Ticks can be found in grassy areas between the blocks in urban areas, roads, yards. So unless a stay in nature, picnic, camping or just walk a view for ticks should be done every night for everyday work or play in the yard and walk to the pet.


High risk of tick bite at a residence in endemic areas. In the case of bites from parasite, even in successful removal should be reported to the GP to provide portable karlezhovo risk of disease. Endemic for Mediterranean spotted fever were the Black Sea and Southern Bulgaria.


Symptoms of karlezhovo transmitted diseases, except for the migres Erim, resemble influenza illness - there is a high fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, weakness. Children often report nausea and vomiting.

An important indication transmitted diseases is conjunctivitis, which can be developed in poor shape and not of the affected account. But the doctor can detect signs.


Another indicator of disease is the presence of rash in the presence of fever. The rash is typical for Mediterranean spotted fever - is spread throughout the body, including palms and soles and erythema migrans - rash is located in one place.

    
* By month after the bite should be monitored for changes in the skin at the penetration of the mite, including redness, swelling, pain.
    
* Fever, joint and muscle pain, headache and rash on the body, and unexplained bleeding gums and skin should suggest for urgent consultation with infektsionist.



How to protect yourself from ticks?

    
* Repellents that repel ticks containing 30% dietiltoluamid (DEET) as a condition exposed areas of skin to spread for 2-3 hours.
    
* Cover your skin with clothing, especially those body parts that are in direct contact with the turf.
    
Do not miss the daily view of the body, including the hairy part of head.
    
* If you have a pet and watch it because the risk to become a carrier of ticks is greater. Flea collars are a necessary accessory.
    
* Lawns and yards should be maintained - mowing grass, removal of fallen leaves and limiting the access of animals to them is actually a valuable safeguard to health.
Category: My articles | Added by: julkaa (06.24.2011)
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