Increase in Lyme disease cases in Poland

Over 2,600 cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Poland since the start of the year, a 17 percent increase compared to the same period last year, Poland’s National Public Health Institute has said.

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The institute warns that the disease is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks.

The scientists also urged Poles to be careful during their summer walks, and check for bites, especially around the arm-pits, knees, elbows and behind ears.

According to the institute, not all ticks are infected with Lyme disease, but they are also capable of tramsittin a range of other bacteria and viruses, including tick-borne encephalitis.

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Source: PAP