TBEV is a virus carried by ticks which can cause a range of diseases, from mild flu-like illness to severe infection in the central nervous system such as meningitis or encephalitis.
A tick-borne virus that can cause meningitis has been detected in several areas in England, according to a new risk assessment.
The virus has also been detected in the Hampshire/Dorset and Norfolk areas, but may also be present in other parts of the country, the risk assessment published by a joint UKHSA and DEFRA committee said.TBEV is common in many parts of the world, including many European countries. Symptoms of encephalitis are similar to other causes of meningitis, and can include a high fever with headache, neck stiffness, confusion or reduced consciousness.
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