Here’s a summary of the article about the increase in TBE cases in Sweden:
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There’s been a notable increase in TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) cases in Sweden this year compared to the past four years.
The Public Health Authority has registered over 80 cases from January to the end of June, compared to the usual 50-60 during the first half of the year.
the increase is mainly seen in May and June.
Areas with the most cases are Väst Götaland, Värmland, and Uppsala, with about double the usual number of notifications.
Epidemiologist Marika Hjertqvist attributes the increase to factors like weather (ticks thrive in humid environments).
Vaccination is recommended as there’s no specific medicine for TBE,onyl symptom treatment.
checking the body for ticks after being outdoors is also advised.
Stockholm has about the same number of cases as last year (14).
