Tag: TBE
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First Step Toward a Treatment for Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)
New Breakthrough in Tick-Borne Encephalitis Research Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) remains a growing public health challenge in Europe and Asia as tick and mosquito activity increases. In Sweden alone, health authorities reported 305 TBE cases up to August this year, signaling that 2024 may not reach the record highs of 2023 (595 cases) but is still…
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First Step Toward TBE Treatment: Scientists Identify Virus Entry Door
Overview: Why this discovery matters for TBE treatment Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) remains a significant public health concern in Europe and parts of Asia, where colder winters and milder seasons have contributed to a growing presence of ticks and a higher risk of transmission. While vaccination provides solid protection for many, immunization is not universal, and…
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First Step Toward Treatment for TBE
First steps toward a treatment for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) remains a significant public health challenge in Europe and Asia, where climate-driven changes are expanding the habitats of ticks and the viruses they carry. While vaccines provide strong protection for many, not everyone can or wants to be vaccinated, and a specific treatment…
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Rising Cases of TBE in Sweden: Regional Overview 2025
Overview of TBE Increase in Sweden Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) cases have seen a significant rise across Sweden during the summer of 2025, according to a report from Dina Försäkringar. With a total of 298 confirmed cases from May to August, the increase of 61 cases compared to the previous year represents a remarkable 25.7% rise.…
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Significant Increase in TBE Cases This Summer: A Regional Overview
Understanding the Surge in TBE Cases This summer, Sweden has witnessed a remarkable increase in cases of Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE), as reported by the insurance company Dina Försäkringar. From May to August, the country recorded 298 cases, marking a staggering increase of 25.7% compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 237 cases. The…
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Significant Increase in TBE Cases This Summer: Regional Insights
Overview of TBE Cases in 2025 Summer 2025 marked a worrying increase in cases of Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) across Sweden. According to a report by Dina Försäkringar, there were 298 confirmed TBE cases reported from May to August, a significant rise of 25.7% compared to the same period last year. This spike brings total cases…