There have come warm days, and many Americans are trying to spend a weekend away from the city bustle. Going to nature, do not forget about mites - a serious threat that can be waiting for you in regions with lush vegetation.
The danger of insects lies in the fact that some of them are carriers of the virus Povassan - the causative agent of mite-borne encephalitis.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 cases of infection with a dangerous disease have been reported in the Great Lakes region and the territory of the northeastern United States in the last 10 years, but recently the population of mites has increased significantly due to warm winters, so in this Experts predict a surge in the infections carried by them.
Doctors warn that in 15% of cases, mite-borne encephalitis leads to a fatal outcome, and 50% of infected patients risk getting incurable neurological disorders. In addition, insect parasites carry a number of other dangerous infections - Lyme disease, borreliosis, babesiosis, granulocytic anaplasmosis.
How can you protect yourself and your loved ones?
- Make vaccinations.
- Try to put on the nature of closed clothes and do not forget about repellents.
- While relaxing in nature, see yourself and your companions as often as possible.
- If the mite still bites you, take the insect as soon as possible, but do not throw it away, but hand it over for analysis to the laboratory and be examined yourself - this will allow taking timely measures in case of infection.
Experts warn that the initial stages of encephalitis, babesiosis and anaplasmosis can take place without symptoms, but ultimately lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
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