I show the first symptoms (such as: headache, redness of skin, flu-like symptoms and/or paralysis), what should I do?

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.

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.

When going for walks, forest excursions and hikes, the best way to protect yourself from ticks is with: Long trousers and closed shoes. Put socks over your trousers Wear light-colored clothes

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).

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!

Yes, Lyme disease and TBE can be detected in the tick for up to one year.