Is the whole of Switzerland considered as a risk area?
Lyme borreliosis can be transmitted by infected ticks throughout Switzerland. The FOPH has declared Switzerland as a TBE risk area, except for the cantons of Geneva and Ticino.
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How should the tick be packed for mailing?
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The best way is to use pressure-seal bags that can be sealed airtight at the top. Place the tick in a pressure seal bag, seal it well, place the bag with the tick in a normal envelope, seal the envelope and send it by post to Biolytix AG.
How does transmission occur in the first place?
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For transmission to occur, the tick must bite down and then suck blood. If this has not yet happened, transmission with Lyme disease or TBE is unlikely. Even if the tick has already sucked blood, transmission does not necessarily have to have occurred, as not every tick has to be a carrier of the pathogens.
How much does the analysis cost?
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Borreliosis analysis: 74.30 CHF*TBE analysis: 118.50 CHF*Both analyses together: 192.80 CHF* (*incl. VAT)
Is every tick a disease vector?
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Various pathogens can be transmitted by ticks. The most widespread and best-known diseases in the northern Hemisphere are borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).
I show the first symptoms (such as: headache, redness of skin, flu-like symptoms and/or paralysis), what should I do?
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Contact your family doctor as soon as possible.
What are the possible consequences of an infection?
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An infection initially begins harmlessly with reddening at the site of the injection. In the second stage, serious illnesses can occur with possible effects on the joints, nervous system, skin or even the heart.Insufficient treatment can lead to permanent disabilities!