The summer of 2024 brought residents of the Rostov region not only heat, but also increased tick activity. The regional office of Rospotrebnadzor is sounding the alarm: over the season, more than 5,000 people have already suffered from the bites of these small but dangerous arthropods. The bite statistics are impressive: out of 5,347 people who sought help, almost 40% were children under 14 years of age. However, experts say it is too early to panic. Despite the high rates, the number of cases of tick-borne infections does not exceed the long-term average. Spots of various tick-borne diseases have appeared on the map of the region. Crimean hemorrhagic fever has been noted in Salsk and Volgodonsk, coxillosis has been detected in the Remontnensky and Zavetinsky districts, borreliosis has reached Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog. Isolated cases of West Nile fever and leptospirosis have also been registered in the region. Doctors remind: prevention is the key to safety. Here are three golden rules that will help protect against ticks: 1. Be vigilant in nature: inspect yourself every quarter of an hour. 2. Dress properly: closed light clothing is your shield. 3. Arm yourself with repellents: special products will scare away uninvited guests. If a tick gets stuck, do not try to remove it yourself. Immediately contact the nearest medical facility, where you will receive qualified assistance. After a bite, doctors will prescribe a two-week observation period with regular temperature measurements. For those who want to play it safe, there are laboratories that test ticks for dangerous pathogens. One of them is located in Rostov-on-Don, in the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology. Remember: timely consultation with a doctor at the first signs of illness after encountering a tick can save a life Renat Agabekyan in Taganrog, a monument to one of the directors of TMZ was unveiled2944 News on Bloknot-Taganrog
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