Overview
- Tick-borne viral diseases are transmitted by infected ticks and occur across the globe.
- Clinical outcomes range from asymptomatic to mild febrile illness to severe disease, including unspecific febrile illnesses, CNS diseases, hemorrhagic fevers, and single- or multi-organ dysfunction.
- Major vectors include Ixodes, Hyalomma, Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, and Amblyomma, each living within specific regions.
- Neurological diseases (e.g., TBE, Powassan encephalitis) and hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., CCHF, Kyasanur Forest disease) are the most clinically significant.
- Disease distribution is strongly linked to tick ecology and geographic location, resulting in region-specific disease risks.
- While many infections are mild, some can lead to severe complications and even death, highlighting their public health importance.
By Global Health Press
