Public health interventions are needed to improve public awareness of tick-borne diseases, as current knowledge and practices are inadequate for effective prevention.

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding tick-borne diseases among an at-risk population living in Niigata prefecture, Japan

Knowledge, concern, and perceived efficacy are key determinants of preventive behavior against Lyme disease in the Netherlands.

Study on public perceptions and protective behaviors regarding Lyme disease among the general public in the Netherlands: implications for prevention programs

Ticks should be removed as early as possible with fine tweezers, and prevention can be achieved by covering the body, applying repellents, and examining tick bite areas for 1 month.

What should one do in case of a tick bite?

People in the western Italian Alps have low risk perception of ticks and tick-borne diseases, and infrequently adopt preventive measures like tick inspections, despite the high probability of pathogen transmission.

Low Risk Perception about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in an Area Recently Invaded by Ticks in Northwestern Italy

Tick bites are a growing health concern, and educating people about risks and protective measures can help reduce exposure and protect against diseases like Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis.

Learning to live with ticks? The role of exposure and risk perceptions in protective behaviour against tick-borne diseases

Tick-borne illnesses respond well to doxycycline therapy, and accurate identification of tick vectors can guide preventive measures to reduce disease burden.

Tick bites and skin rashes

In Niigata prefecture, Japan, public health interventions are needed to improve knowledge and practices regarding tick-borne diseases, with limiting skin exposure being the most common preventive measure.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Tick-Borne Diseases Among People Living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Tick bites affect the entire Scandinavian population, with a higher risk in Sweden compared to Denmark and Norway, and urban-dwelling outdoor enthusiasts and rural residents needing equal targeted prevention campaigns.

Spatial tick bite exposure and associated risk factors in Scandinavia

Human tick bites in the UK are most common in May to August, with most bites occurring on legs for adults and head and neck for children, highlighting the importance of passive surveillance data for public health messaging.

Seasonality and anatomical location of human tick bites in the United Kingdom

Livestock owners' worry and fear of tick-borne diseases in livestock is influenced by their personal experiences, perceptions of the situation, and their ability to adapt or adjust to the situation.

Livestock owners’ worry and fear of tick-borne diseases

Pathogen testing human-biting ticks can complement the diagnostic pipeline for tick-borne diseases, but future research is needed to improve laboratory quality and integration with human cases.

What a Tick Can Tell a Doctor: Using the Human-Biting Tick in the Clinical Management of Tick-Borne Disease

Tick bites in children can cause severe urological symptoms, necessitating overnight hospitalization and antibiotic treatment.

Urological Evidence of Tick Bites in Children

Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, can be fatal if undetected, and early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing multisystem complications.

A tiny tick can cause a big health problem

Tick bites are common and often cause skin reactions, but the risk of Lyme's disease is low if the tick is removed within 24 hours and treated with antibiotics.

Tick bites: A dilemma in general practice

Tick bites in Japan are common and often cause erythema, with en bloc resection and insect repellent containing icaridin or DEET being effective in preventing tick-borne infections.

Tick bites in Japan

African tick bite fever is a febrile illness caused by Rickettsia africae, transmitted by ticks in sub-Saharan Africa and the French West Indies, with rapid recovery and doxycycline treatment.

African tick bite fever.

Ticks in Brazil primarily bite in winter, with Amblyomma sculptum nymphs being the main source, and Amblyomma parvum adults causing the most bites.

Ticks biting humans in the Brazilian savannah: Attachment sites and exposure risk in relation to species, life stage and season.

Tickborne diseases often cause fever, aches, and rash, with symptoms developing days to weeks after being bitten by a tick.

Tickborne Diseases.

Tick bites can cause non-infectious complications, such as local reactions, systemic syndromes, and anaphylaxis, and can be managed with prevention, immediate removal, and symptomatic treatment with anti-histamines, corticosteroids, and adrenaline.

Non-infectious illness after tick bite

Tick bites can cause various reactions, including milder reactions like headaches and visual disturbances, to severe complications like paralysis and Lyme disease.

Tick Bite Reaction

These studies suggest that you should be concerned about a tick bite due to the risk of tick-borne diseases and the importance of preventive measures and early removal.