High number of tick bites expected this summer

dinsdag 14 juli 2015 9:00

It is expected that over the coming month, around half a million people will be bitten by a tick. Last month, considerably more tick bites have been reported compared to previous years. Tick bites can transmit Lyme disease, so it is important for people to check themselves thoroughly for tick bites after spending time in the countryside. People who have contracted Lyme disease can participate in the research into long-term complaints after being infected with Lyme. The health of participants is monitored for a year, and 500 more people can join in the project this year.