Tick Removal Guide: What to Do If You’ve Been Bitten

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. The virus affects the central nervous system, leading to flu-like symptoms in the early stages and, in severe cases, causing encephalitis (brain inflammation), meningitis, or neurological complications. Unlike some other tick-borne illnesses, TBE is caused by a virus, meaning antibiotics …