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- Tick Encephalitis
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- Tick extraction methods
Tick-borne encephalitis prevention memo - “Caution, ticks!”, Is posted on the official websites of administrations of all settlements of the country. A memo for the stand is being prepared in the winter, as parasites are activated in May, as soon as the air temperature reaches +15 degrees Celsius. Information for adults and children is provided in various forms, in a language that is understandable to each age.
Memo for Parents - Watch Out for Ticks!
In the area where ticks and snakes are found, the local authorities, educational institutions inform the population about methods of bite prevention.
Why are ticks dangerous?
Tick bite causes slight redness, itching, inflammation, discomfort. With the right actions, the condition normalizes in a few days, the skin is restored within a week.
With increased sensitivity of the epidermis, pathological immunity, an allergic reaction develops. The use of antihistamines, antiallergic agents is required. When infection is introduced into the wound during improper removal of the tick, combs, purulent eczema develops. Treatment is carried out with local antibiotics.
On a note!
The greatest danger is infected parasites. Carriers tick-borne encephalitis wild, domestic animals act, often rodents. Carry viral infection ixodid ticks. It is impossible to determine externally whether it is contagious or not. The first symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis appear on average after 14 days.
All you need to know about infection
Natural tick habitat is tall grass. Their greatest number is in humid forests, near water bodies, on pastures. They are found in city parks, squares, gardens, meadows, near houses where there is tall grass.
Tick-borne encephalitis virus enters the human body with a tick bite, but not every time an infection occurs. The chance of infection increases if the sucking tick is improperly removed. When the head comes off, the parasite’s infectious blood enters a person’s wound.
On a note!
When using such folk remedies as vegetable oils, mite gasping for breath, releases a large amount of saliva into the wound, the contents of the viscera, which also increases the risk of infection.
What should I do if bitten by a tick
In the area where tick-borne encephalitis cases are detected, a memo is prepared for kindergarten parents, schoolchildren, and the entire population of the region on how to avoid a bite, what to do if a sucking parasite is found.
IN tick-borne encephalitis It is recommended to immediately contact specialists for help. The tick can be removed at any emergency room. If this is not possible, extract the parasite on their own.
- Carefully pick up the tick with tweezers or special device, scroll to the right or left side. After 3 turns, the parasite will be outside.
- From syringe cut off the tip, put the tick body there, pull the piston. The vacuum will draw the parasite.
- Throw a loop from a strong thread, pull up, slightly swinging the body to the sides.
After removing the pest, be sure to sanitize a wound. They put it in a jar, at the bottom of which a wet cotton wool is placed. Within 2 days send to the laboratory for research.
On a note!
Tick-borne encephalitis in humans cannot be detected 14 days after suction. If a virus is found in the body of the tick, it is necessary to introduce a human tick-borne encephalitis immunoglobulin. The procedure is advisable if no more than 72 hours have passed. In other cases, tick-borne encephalitis is treated symptomatically with antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs.
Tick bite prevention
To reduce the number of parasites in the area near the house, carry out disinsection of the area. Is underway independent tick control either attract specialists for tick destruction. You can avoid a bite in nature, observing personal safety measures:
- closed clothing;
- application repellents;
- inspection every 2 hours, control upon returning home;
- application special protective suits.
A specific method of prevention is vaccination. In the memo - "Attention, ticks!", Provides information on where you can get vaccinated, contact numbers.
Memo for children
The rules of behavior for children should be told by adults. The memo for the preschool educational institution, schoolchildren practically does not differ:
- Wear closed clothes, socks, hats in the forest.
- Avoid tall grass.
- Do not go into the thicket, thickets.
- Hair should be hidden under a hat.
- Inspect the body every 2 hours.
- Upon returning home, make a checkup, throw clothes in the wash, comb your hair.
- Use repellents in the form of cream, spray, lotion, folk remedies.
- Wear special suits.
If a sucking pest is found, do not try to get it, pull it out on your own, you need to inform adults about this.
