Stadtgesundheitsamt and Sana Klinikum report on ticks and diseases

Department of health of the city and Sana Klinikum inform about ticks and diseases

Published: 29/03/2016 by
The city of Offenbach

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" Offenbach am Main
" Offenbach County [19659009] " Hesse

In early spring and the hottest days are the Offenbacher Offenbacher growing out and therefore the appropriate victims for ticks. On the life and appearance of these pests and communicable diseases informed the city health office in collaboration with the Sana Klinikum Offenbach in the hospital (Starkenburgring 66). An exhibition of models and displays in the back hallway of the ground floor will be open from 9 am to 5 pm from April 11 to 15. The city health office gives tips on how to protect yourself. The official prelude will take place on April 11 at 14:30. For children, a Teddy Talk lesson is scheduled until about 5 pm.

According to the Robert Koch Institute of February 2016, almost no disease has occurred in Offenbach-on-Main since 2001 in cases of early inflammation of the menopause-brain-brain (TBE). The disease has been recorded only six times in total: three times in 2009, twice in 2010 and once in 2011. However, even though there have been no new cases to Offenbach since 2011, the urban area and the neighboring districts south of the Principality are exposed to TBE transmitted by ticks. In addition, not only is this virus transmitted by ticks, but much more common is Lyme disease triggered by bacteria. In an interview, the head of the city's health department, Dr. med. Bernhard Bornhofen, on the subject.

Dr. Bornhofen, what are ticks?

Ticks are hematophagous parasites and belong to the arachnids. In Germany live different types of ticks. The most common tick is wood (Ixodes ricinus). Unlike humans and mammals, ticks develop at different stages, from smaller juvenile stages (larvae and nymphs) to larger adult ticks (females and males). This development can take several years. This requires three meals of blood on three different hosts (humans or animals).

Where do ticks develop?

In Germany, there are ticks in all areas up to about 2,000 meters altitude, in forests, bushes and meadows, but also in parks and gardens before.

What season are ticks active?

Ticks become active from an outside temperature of about 8 degrees Celsius and bite especially in the morning and early evening. The true "tick season" is from March to October

How do ticks find their meals?

Ticks in the grbad and on the leaves recognize the potential victims of shock, body heat and scents People and animals remove ticks, so that they do not fall trees, as they often say.

Do ticks prefer specific places on the body?

Finding ticks after stripping These include areas of the body such as the popliteal fossa, groin, armpits or the hairline, that is, say wet and warm areas.

What diseases are transmitted by ticks

Germany can transmit mainly ticks two diseases: Lyme disease, a bacterial disease, that can be treated with appropriate antibiotics can, and TBE, tick-borne encephalitis. It is a viral disease that leads to meningitis and brain inflammation. Antibiotics do not help in treatment, but there is the possibility of getting vaccinated early. In addition, other diseases by other pathogens are possible. However, these are only rarely detected in this country.

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