The tick season is beginning (and in many places it’s already in full swing). How dangerous is a tick bite? Is it necessary to take the dead insect for a test? How can you protect yourself from the bite?
A simple tick bite most often causes Lyme disease or borreliosis. The acute form of the disease has characteristic signs and can be treated with antibiotics. However, the chronic form and the very fact of its existence cause a lot of controversy.
Ticks can spoil a pleasant walk outdoors and significantly complicate your life. Despite the fact that these parasites are very common, most people know little about them. This contributes to the spread of various myths. Let’s take a look.