Can the tick still be sent in and analyzed after 10 days?
Yes, Lyme disease and TBE can be detected in the tick for up to one year.
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What are the possible consequences of an infection?
Vonbzt_admin
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!
Is every tick a disease vector?
Vonbzt_admin
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).
As a person who has not been vaccinated against TBE, is it worthwhile to have the tick analyzed for TBE?
Vonbzt_admin
Since 2005, the number of TBE-infected persons in Switzerland has fluctuated between 100-250 cases per year. The better climatic conditions for ticks and the fact that more people spend time outside have led to a significant increase in TBE infections in recent years.
How much does the analysis cost?
Vonbzt_admin
Borreliosis analysis: 74.30 CHF*TBE analysis: 118.50 CHF*Both analyses together: 192.80 CHF* (*incl. VAT)
I show the first symptoms (such as: headache, redness of skin, flu-like symptoms and/or paralysis), what should I do?
Vonbzt_admin
Contact your family doctor as soon as possible.
Is the whole of Switzerland considered as a risk area?
Vonbzt_admin
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.